What energy rating does 4 Ethelred Close, B74 4BX have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Ethelred Close, B74 4BX is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Ethelred Close, B74 4BX?

4 Ethelred Close, B74 4BX has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Ethelred Close, B74 4BX use?

The latest EPC at 4 Ethelred Close, B74 4BX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Ethelred Close, B74 4BX?

4 Ethelred Close, B74 4BX 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.

Which area is 4 Ethelred Close, B74 4BX in?

4 Ethelred Close, B74 4BX sits in Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B74 postcode district.

Is 4 Ethelred Close, B74 4BX in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Ethelred Close, B74 4BX 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 4 Ethelred Close, B74 4BX?

The closest primary school to 4 Ethelred Close, B74 4BX is Mere Green Primary School (317m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Arthur Terry School (276m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Ethelred Close, B74 4BX?

The closest rail stop to 4 Ethelred Close, B74 4BX is Butlers Lane Rail Station, 548m away. The nearest bus option is Blake Street, 2.1km away.

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4 Ethelred Close, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4BX

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Ethelred Close

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

4 Ethelred Close is a semi-detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B74 4BX). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). Main heating runs on electricity. At 64 m² this is the 21st smallest of 39 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 48–76 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 39 units on file.

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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.

4 Ethelred Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 July 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Sept 2012

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Ethelred Close, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Ethelred Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

4 Ethelred Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£162,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in B74 4BX: £160,000 (2022–2020).

Nearby sales in B74 4BX

On the street

Versus other Ethelred Close homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 4 Ethelred Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 65 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

101/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Butlers Lane Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Arthur Terry School. 11 schools nearby.

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