Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
31 Four Oaks Common Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4NL
Extendable2 planning records
Estimated value
£407,000
- Since the 2020 sale (£335,000)+21%
- Against B74 4NL's recent median (£405,000)0%
Newest record on this page: May 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Our estimate
£407,000
- Against its 2020 sale (£335,000)+21%
- Against B74 4NL's recent median (£405,000)0%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 31 Four Oaks Common Road is modelled from its 74 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in B74 4NL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
74 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2019
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2020
Recent sales in B74 4NL
5 sales, median £405,000 (2026–2021)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: May 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
Sales timeline
22 July 2020Most recent
£335,000
+99.4%over 11 years27 March 2009
£168,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in B74 4NL: £405,000 (2026–2021).
Nearby sales in B74 4NL
1a, Four Oaks Common Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4NL
Sold May 2026
£620,00035 Four Oaks Common Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4NL
Sold Dec 2025
£377,00029 Four Oaks Common Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4NL
Sold Jan 2024
£405,0007 Four Oaks Common Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4NL
Sold Aug 2023
£410,00027 Four Oaks Common Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4NL
Sold Feb 2021
£330,000
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 31 Four Oaks Common Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4NL. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 31 Four Oaks Common Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
31 Four Oaks Common Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B74 4NL). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. It has already been extended once and our model flags further extension potential, a sign of buyer flexibility.
2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2009–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £407,000 is 21.5% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£421/sq ft) was about 113.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 74 m² it's 22.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (95 m² median across 13 EPCs). Most recent transfer: July 2020 at £335,000.
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
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageSingle
Building
- Previously extendedYes
- RefurbishedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
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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)
Oct 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 15 October 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2019from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromE46toD63
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof
AverageGood
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 31 Four Oaks Common Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Multiple extension applications run across more than a decade of planning history at 31 Four Oaks Common Road.
2 applications on record at 31 Four Oaks Common Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4NL
2decisions2extensions12documents3nearby
- Feb 2010ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Erection of two storey side, single storey front and single storey rear extensions.
- Council
- Sutton Coldfield
- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- 2009/06015/PA
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionMay 2021Decision
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Versus other Four Oaks Common Road homes
Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On co₂ emissions, 31 Four Oaks Common Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,527
Street avg £2,966
Floor Area
74 m²
Street avg 110 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 5.0 t/year
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
101/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.6 km
Butlers Lane Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.6 km
Hill West Primary School. 11 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Hill West Primary SchoolPrimary570m
- Four Oaks Primary SchoolPrimary620m
- The Arthur Terry SchoolSecondary720m
- Mere Green Primary SchoolPrimary1.3km
Nearest stops
- Butlers Lane Rail StationRailway station627m
- Woodside DriveBus stop1.4km
- Village HallBus stop1.4km
- Methodist ChurchBus stop1.5km
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences481 reports37%
- Vehicle Crime179 reports14%
- Shoplifting131 reports10%
- Burglary107 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 31 Four Oaks Common Road is modelled from its 74 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in B74 4NL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 31 Four Oaks Common Road. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 31 Four Oaks Common Road was lodged in October 2019 at band D and is valid until October 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 31 Four Oaks Common Road. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 11 schools and 15 stops listed are measured in a straight line from B74 4NL, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 31 Four Oaks Common Road is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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