What kind of home is 8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB?

8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB last change hands?

8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB last sold for £530,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £310,000 in November 2003, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB?

Across 2 sales between November 2003 and May 2017, 8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB rose from £310,000 to £530,000, a change of £220,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB?

The current EPC rating for 8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2017 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB?

8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB has a recorded floor area of 199 m² (2,142 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 221% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B74 4AB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB use?

The latest EPC at 8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB?

8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB in?

8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB sits in Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B74 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB?

Police records around 8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB 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.

What schools are near 8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB?

The closest primary school to 8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB is Mere Green Primary School (236m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Arthur Terry School (396m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB?

The closest rail stop to 8a, Belwell Lane, B74 4AB is Butlers Lane Rail Station, 699m away. The nearest bus option is Blake Street, 2.2km away.

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8a, Belwell Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AB

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

199 m²

2142 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8a

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

8a is a five-bedroom detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B74 4AB). It has a recorded floor area of 199 m² (around 2142 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2025) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in January 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

At 199 m² the property is well over the postcode median (62 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in May 2017. Across 2003–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £773,000 is 45.8% above the 2017 sale price.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble

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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.

8a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 December 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Jan 2017

EPC improved fromD62toB83

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (35 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8a, Belwell Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8a 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.

Current estimate

£773,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£530,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

30 May 2017Most recent
£530,000
+71.0%over 13 years
21 November 2003
£310,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in B74 4AB: £567,500 (2013–2010).

Nearby sales in B74 4AB

8 Belwell Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AB
Sold Apr 2013
£710,000

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Area

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

101/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Butlers Lane Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Mere Green Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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