What did 18 Lakeside, B74 3BJ sell for?

18 Lakeside, B74 3BJ last sold for £445,000 in May 2008, around 18 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £195,000 in February 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Lakeside, B74 3BJ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between February 1998 and May 2008, 18 Lakeside, B74 3BJ rose from £195,000 to £445,000, a change of £250,000. That works out to roughly +8.4% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Lakeside, B74 3BJ have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Lakeside, B74 3BJ is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Lakeside, B74 3BJ?

18 Lakeside, B74 3BJ has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Lakeside, B74 3BJ heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Lakeside, B74 3BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Lakeside, B74 3BJ?

18 Lakeside, B74 3BJ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 18 Lakeside, B74 3BJ located?

18 Lakeside, B74 3BJ sits in Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B74 postcode district.

Is 18 Lakeside, B74 3BJ in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Lakeside, B74 3BJ show an average of 101 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 18 Lakeside, B74 3BJ?

The closest primary school to 18 Lakeside, B74 3BJ is Little Aston Primary Academy (618m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Arthur Terry School (2.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18 Lakeside, B74 3BJ?

The closest bus stop to 18 Lakeside, B74 3BJ is Little Aston Hall Drive, 210m away. The nearest rail option is Blake Street Rail Station, 1.8km away.

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18 Lakeside, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3BJ

3 sales on record

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 18 Lakeside

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

18 Lakeside is a property in Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, Sutton Coldfield (B74 3BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. At 119 m² this is the 11th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 107–486 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 16 units on file. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since May 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1998–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £560,000 is 25.8% above the 2008 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£347/sq ft) was about 20.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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Current Certificate

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 April 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Lakeside, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Lakeside has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

18 Lakeside has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£560,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£445,000

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

22 May 2008Most recent
£445,000
+14.1%over 2 years
7 June 2005
£390,000
+100.0%over 7 years
27 February 1998
£195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B74 3BJ: £470,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in B74 3BJ

On the street

Versus other Lakeside homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 18 Lakeside stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,739

Street avg £3,591

On par

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

101/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Little Aston Hall Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Little Aston Primary Academy. 10 schools nearby.

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