4a, Blackberry Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4JE
About 4a
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 £340,000 sits 87.3% above the 2013 sale of £181,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£216/sq ft) was about 20.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 13 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 89% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
Building
- Period featuresYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 5 November 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
4a 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.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.
£340,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 17 years.
£181,500
Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
5 December 2013Most recent
£181,500
+39.6%over 12 years28 June 2001
£130,000
+25.0%over 2 years8 April 1999
£104,000
+38.7%over 2 years29 August 1996
£75,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in B74 4JE: £300,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in B74 4JE
48 Blackberry Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4JE
Sold Mar 2025
£318,00057 Blackberry Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4JE
Sold Dec 2024
£370,0008 Blackberry Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4JE
Sold Oct 2024
£300,00042 Blackberry Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4JE
Sold Oct 2024
£260,00047 Blackberry Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4JE
Sold Mar 2024
£295,000
Versus other Blackberry Lane homes
EPC Rating for 4a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,327
Street avg £2,778
Floor Area
78 m²
Street avg 86 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 4.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.







