When did 16 Derwent Close, B74 3LQ last change hands?

16 Derwent Close, B74 3LQ last sold for £130,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Derwent Close, B74 3LQ?

The current EPC rating for 16 Derwent Close, B74 3LQ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2014. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Derwent Close, B74 3LQ?

16 Derwent Close, B74 3LQ has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B74 3LQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Derwent Close, B74 3LQ heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Derwent Close, B74 3LQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Derwent Close, B74 3LQ?

16 Derwent Close, B74 3LQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 16 Derwent Close, B74 3LQ located?

16 Derwent Close, B74 3LQ sits in Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B74 postcode district.

Is 16 Derwent Close, B74 3LQ in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Derwent Close, B74 3LQ 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 16 Derwent Close, B74 3LQ?

The closest primary school to 16 Derwent Close, B74 3LQ is Manor Primary School (983m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Francis of Assisi Catholic College (2.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Derwent Close, B74 3LQ?

The closest bus stop to 16 Derwent Close, B74 3LQ is Burnett Road, 1.1km away. In total there are 10 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Derwent Close, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3LQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 16 Derwent Close

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

16 Derwent Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B74 3LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in November 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

Today's modelled estimate of £204,000 sits 56.9% above the 2015 sale of £130,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). On the market in May 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 November 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Nov 2014

EPC improved fromD68toC73

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Derwent Close, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Derwent Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

16 Derwent Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£204,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£130,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 May 2015Most recent
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B74 3LQ: £304,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in B74 3LQ

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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.

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Crime

101/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.1 km

Burnett Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Manor Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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