What kind of home is 1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF?

1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF is a detached house.

What did 1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF sell for?

1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF last sold for £855,000 in June 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in May 2015. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF?

1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF has a recorded floor area of 251 m² (2,702 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF use?

The latest EPC at 1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF have?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF was a refusal for side extension (ref. 2026/00265/PA) in March 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF?

1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF 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 1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF in?

1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF sits in Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B74 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF?

Police records around 1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF 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 1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF?

The closest primary school to 1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF is Four Oaks Primary School (380m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Arthur Terry School (1.2km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bennett Drive, B74 4BF is Woodside Drive, 1.0km away. The nearest rail option is Butlers Lane Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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1 Bennett Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4BF

EPC B1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Floor area

251 m²

2702 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

Council tax

Band G

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Overview

About 1 Bennett Drive

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

1 Bennett Drive is a detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B74 4BF). It has a recorded floor area of 251 m² (around 2702 sq ft) and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2015) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The latest certificate is from May 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

11 years since the last transfer (June 2015). Today's modelled estimate of £1,247,000 is 45.8% above the 2015 sale price. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2026.

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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.

1 Bennett Drive's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 May 2025

Current Certificate

May 2015

EPC Rating

B85

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Expired on 5 May 2025

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bennett Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A an annexe application was refused at 1 Bennett Drive in 2026.

1 application on record at 1 Bennett Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4BF

1decisions1extensions5documents3nearby

Mar 2026
AnnexFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Demolition of existing detached garage and erection of two storey side extension and single storey side and forward extension to form annexe with storage space within the roof
Council
Sutton Coldfield
Extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
2026/00265/PA
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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.

1 Bennett Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,247,000

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Last sold (2015)

£855,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 June 2015Most recent
£855,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in B74 4BF: £855,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in B74 4BF

On the street

Versus other Bennett Drive homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Bennett Drive outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,406

Street avg £3,713

Above

Floor Area

251 m²

Street avg 261 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

11 years

Street avg 8 years

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

101/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.0 km

Woodside Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Four Oaks Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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