What kind of home is 7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB?

7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB?

7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB last sold for £575,000 in January 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £145,000 in August 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB?

Across 3 sales between August 2007 and January 2025, 7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB rose from £145,000 to £575,000, a change of £430,000. That works out to roughly +8.2% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB?

The current EPC rating for 7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB?

7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (1,711 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB use?

The latest EPC at 7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB?

The most recent planning decision at 7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB was a refusal for two-storey side extension (ref. 2025/01339/PA) in May 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB?

7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB in?

7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB sits in Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B74 postcode district.

What is crime like near 7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB?

Police records around 7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB?

The closest primary school to 7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB is Four Oaks Primary School (153m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Arthur Terry School (1.4km).

What transport links are near 7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB?

The closest bus stop to 7a, Berkswell Close, B74 4PB is Woodside Drive, 679m away. The nearest rail option is Blake Street Rail Station, 1.0km away.

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7a, Berkswell Close, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4PB

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

159 m²

1711 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7a

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

7a is a four-bedroom detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B74 4PB). It has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (around 1711 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was January 2025 at £575,000 — fresh data. Across 2007–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£336/sq ft) was about 20.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2025.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromB81toC78

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7a, Berkswell Close, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a garage conversion application was refused at 7a in 2025.

May 2025
Garage ConversionFull
In report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Erection of two storey and first floor side extensions, conversion of existing garage to habitable room and formation of hardstanding for off street parking.
Council
Sutton Coldfield
Extension
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
2025/01339/PA
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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 grown by over 3x since 2007.

Current estimate

£588,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£575,000

Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

16 January 2025Most recent
£575,000
+42.9%over 9 years
20 March 2015
£402,500
+177.6%over 7 years
28 August 2007
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B74 4PB: £538,000 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in B74 4PB

On the street

Versus other Berkswell Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 7a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,616

Street avg £3,438

Strongly above

Floor Area

159 m²

Street avg 173 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

Before you decide

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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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Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Woodside Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Four Oaks Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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