What kind of home is 1d, Bickley Avenue, B74 4DY?

1d, Bickley Avenue, B74 4DY is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 1d, Bickley Avenue, B74 4DY last change hands?

1d, Bickley Avenue, B74 4DY last sold for £185,000 in December 2007, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1d, Bickley Avenue, B74 4DY have?

The current EPC rating for 1d, Bickley Avenue, B74 4DY is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in March 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in September 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1d, Bickley Avenue, B74 4DY?

1d, Bickley Avenue, B74 4DY has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1d, Bickley Avenue, B74 4DY use?

The latest EPC at 1d, Bickley Avenue, B74 4DY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1d, Bickley Avenue, B74 4DY?

1d, Bickley Avenue, B74 4DY is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1d, Bickley Avenue, B74 4DY in?

1d, Bickley Avenue, B74 4DY sits in Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B74 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1d, Bickley Avenue, B74 4DY?

Police records around 1d, Bickley Avenue, B74 4DY 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 1d, Bickley Avenue, B74 4DY?

The closest primary school to 1d, Bickley Avenue, B74 4DY is Four Oaks Primary School (567m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Arthur Terry School (1.7km).

What transport links are near 1d, Bickley Avenue, B74 4DY?

The closest bus stop to 1d, Bickley Avenue, B74 4DY is Village Hall, 284m away. The nearest rail option is Blake Street Rail Station, 688m away.

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1d, Bickley Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4DY

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1d

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

1d is a three-bedroom detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B74 4DY). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

It hasn't traded since December 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £360,000 sits 94.6% above the 2007 sale of £185,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Mar 2018

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 March 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2018from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromF30toD58

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

100%78%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1d, Bickley Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4DY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1d 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£360,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£185,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 December 2007Most recent
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B74 4DY: £410,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in B74 4DY

On the street

Versus other Bickley Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1d is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,989

Street avg £3,176

Strongly below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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

0.3 km

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Four Oaks Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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