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1 Grounds Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4SD

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
130 m²
1399 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Grounds Drive

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

1 Grounds Drive is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B74 4SD). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2013) shows a C (score 72). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The latest certificate is from November 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 130 m² the property is well over the postcode median (77 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2014–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£414/sq ft) was about 46.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2023 for £580,000.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • DrivewayYes
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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.

1 Grounds Drive's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Nov 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Grounds Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4SD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Apr 2005
    New BuildFull
    In report

    Erection of a detached dwelling house and associated works

    Council
    Sutton Coldfield
    Documents
    16 docs on file
    Reference
    2005/00296/PA
    View planning record
  2. Nov 2002
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Erection of single storey side/forward extension and installation of dormers to front at first floor level

    Council
    Sutton Coldfield
    Reference
    2002/04499/PA
    View planning record
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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.

Latest sale on 1 Grounds Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£534,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£580,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 February 2023Most recent

    £580,000

    +68.1%over 8 years
  2. 22 May 2014

    £345,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B74 4SD: £292,500 (2021–2017).

On the street

Versus other Grounds Drive homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Grounds Drive outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,462

Street avg £3,270

Strongly above

Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Grounds Drive

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

0.4 km

Butlers Lane Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Arthur Terry School. 11 schools nearby.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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