What kind of home is 2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE?

2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE sell for?

2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE last sold for £270,000 in September 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £170,000 in October 2012, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE?

Across 2 sales between October 2012 and September 2017, 2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE rose from £170,000 to £270,000, a change of £100,000. That works out to roughly +9.9% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE have?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE?

2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE use?

The latest EPC at 2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE?

2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE in?

2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE sits in Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B74 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE?

Police records around 2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE 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 2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE?

The closest primary school to 2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE is Hill West Primary School (389m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Arthur Terry School (769m).

What transport links are near 2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE?

The closest rail stop to 2a, Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE is Butlers Lane Rail Station, 569m away. The nearest bus option is Village Hall, 1.3km away.

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2a, Blackberry Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4JE

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a three-bedroom detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B74 4JE). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2012) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2012–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £350,000 is 29.6% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£322/sq ft) was about 85.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in September 2017.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Jul 2022

Current Certificate

Jul 2012

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 30 July 2022

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Blackberry Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a 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.

2a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£350,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£270,000

Growth on file: 9.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

7 September 2017Most recent
£270,000
+58.8%over 4 years
17 October 2012
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B74 4JE: £300,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in B74 4JE

On the street

Versus other Blackberry Lane homes

Four headline reads against 44 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,462

Street avg £2,741

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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

0.6 km

Butlers Lane Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Hill West Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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