What type of property is Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH?

Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH last change hands?

Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH last sold for £165,000 in December 2025. Before that, it sold for £120,000 in June 2009, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH?

Across 2 sales between June 2009 and December 2025, Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH rose from £120,000 to £165,000, a change of £45,000. That works out to roughly +2% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH?

The current EPC rating for Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. It has dropped from a B recorded in February 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH?

Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 51 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B74 4DH. Source: EPC Register.

How is Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH heated?

The latest EPC at Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH?

Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in December 2005. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH?

Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH is in council tax band C.

Where is Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH located?

Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH sits in Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B74 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH?

Police records around Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH 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 Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH?

The closest primary school to Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH is Mere Green Primary School (569m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Arthur Terry School (323m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH?

The closest rail stop to Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, B74 4DH is Butlers Lane Rail Station, 245m away. The nearest bus option is Blake Street, 1.8km away.

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Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4DH

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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About Torswood

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

Torswood is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B74 4DH). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. At 51 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Torswood (51–133 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

A recent sale: £165,000 in December 2025. At 51 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 32 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2009–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£301/sq ft) was about 24.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2005.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

LiftYes

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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.

Torswood's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 December 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromB83toC79

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

3%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at Torswood, Apartment 22, 381 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4DH

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Dec 2005
Full
Outcome in report
Demolition of bungalow and erection of 5 apartments and associated parking
Council
Sutton Coldfield
Documents
78 docs on file
Reference
2005/03913/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.

Current estimate

£177,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.0% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£165,000

Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

2 December 2025Most recent
£165,000
+37.5%over 16 years
16 June 2009
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B74 4DH: £245,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in B74 4DH

On the street

Versus other Lichfield Road homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for Torswood lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,235

Street avg £2,791

Above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Nearest stop

0.2 km

Butlers Lane Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Arthur Terry School. 11 schools nearby.

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