What kind of home is 47 Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE?

47 Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 47 Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE?

47 Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE last sold for £295,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £49,000 in September 1998, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 47 Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE?

Across 2 sales between September 1998 and March 2024, 47 Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE rose from £49,000 to £295,000, a change of £246,000. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 47 Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE?

The current EPC rating for 47 Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 47 Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE?

47 Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft). That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B74 4JE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 47 Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE use?

The latest EPC at 47 Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 47 Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE?

47 Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE is in council tax band C.

Which area is 47 Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE in?

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

Is 47 Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE in a safe area?

Police records around 47 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 47 Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE?

The closest primary school to 47 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 47 Blackberry Lane, B74 4JE?

The closest rail stop to 47 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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47 Blackberry Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4JE

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 47 Blackberry Lane

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

47 Blackberry Lane is a semi-detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B74 4JE). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2023); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£301/sq ft) was about 69.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2024 for £295,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 June 2034

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 47 Blackberry Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

47 Blackberry Lane has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Price for 47 Blackberry Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£311,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£295,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

22 March 2024Most recent
£295,000
+502.0%over 25 years
17 September 1998
£49,000

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

Nearby sales in B74 4JE

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Versus other Blackberry Lane homes

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

Years Held for 47 Blackberry Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,242

Street avg £2,748

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Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

On par

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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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