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47 Forge Lane, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3BE

Notable viewsExtendable3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
156 m²
1679 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 47 Forge Lane

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

47 Forge Lane is a three-bedroom detached house in Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, Sutton Coldfield (B74 3BE). It has a recorded floor area of 156 m² (around 1679 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. Other recorded features include notable views. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 156 m² the property is well over the postcode median (107 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2003. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £793,000 is 25.9% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£375/sq ft) was about 83.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £630,000 in June 2020.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Oct 2012
EPC improved fromD61toC73
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 47 Forge Lane, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jun 2003
    ConservatoryFull
    In report

    Studio extension, conservatory and dormer window

    Extension
    Reference
    03/00521/FUL
    View planning record

What's in 47 Forge Lane, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3BE's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£793,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 18 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£630,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 June 2020Most recent

    £630,000

    +21.2%over 7 years
  2. 12 March 2013

    £520,000

    +108.0%over 10 years
  3. 2 May 2002

    £250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B74 3BE: £420,000 (2024–2019).

On the street

Versus other Forge Lane homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 47 Forge Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,038

Street avg £3,587

On par

Floor Area

156 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 47 Forge Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Sutton Coldfield district page.

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Forge Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Little Aston Primary Academy. 5 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 47 Forge Lane, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3BE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.