What type of property is 1 Ensford Close, B74 4LR?

1 Ensford Close, B74 4LR is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Ensford Close, B74 4LR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Ensford Close, B74 4LR is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Ensford Close, B74 4LR?

1 Ensford Close, B74 4LR has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (409 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Ensford Close, B74 4LR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Ensford Close, B74 4LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Ensford Close, B74 4LR?

1 Ensford Close, B74 4LR is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Ensford Close, B74 4LR located?

1 Ensford Close, B74 4LR sits in Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B74 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Ensford Close, B74 4LR?

Police records around 1 Ensford Close, B74 4LR 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.

Which schools serve 1 Ensford Close, B74 4LR?

The closest primary school to 1 Ensford Close, B74 4LR is Four Oaks Primary School (396m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Arthur Terry School (1.3km).

How well connected is 1 Ensford Close, B74 4LR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Ensford Close, B74 4LR is Village Hall, 665m away. The nearest rail option is Blake Street Rail Station, 782m away.

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1 Ensford Close, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4LR

Property type

Detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

38 m²

409 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 1 Ensford Close

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

1 Ensford Close is a detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B74 4LR). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 38 m² this is the 4th smallest of 28 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–87 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

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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.

1 Ensford Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 February 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromD57toC73

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Ensford Close, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Ensford Close 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.

1 Ensford Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Ensford Close homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Above

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 40 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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

0.7 km

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Four Oaks Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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