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

4 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 4a

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

4a 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 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 1996–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £353,000 sits 94.5% above the 2013 sale of £181,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£216/sq ft) was about 20.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 12 years since the last transfer (December 2013). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs).

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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)
Nov 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from May 2012
EPC improved fromD67toC80
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

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

4a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 4a

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£353,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 17 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£181,500

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 December 2013Most recent

    £181,500

    +39.6%over 12 years
  2. 28 June 2001

    £130,000

    +25.0%over 2 years
  3. 8 April 1999

    £104,000

    +38.7%over 2 years
  4. 29 August 1996

    £75,000

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

On the street

Versus other Blackberry Lane homes

Four headline reads against 43 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 4a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,327

Street avg £2,854

On par

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Steady 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.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4a, Blackberry Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4JE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.