What type of property is 2a, Grounds Drive, B74 4SD?

2a, Grounds Drive, B74 4SD is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 2a, Grounds Drive, B74 4SD last change hands?

2a, Grounds Drive, B74 4SD last sold for £335,000 in August 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2a, Grounds Drive, B74 4SD?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Grounds Drive, B74 4SD is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2a, Grounds Drive, B74 4SD?

2a, Grounds Drive, B74 4SD has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft). That makes it about 26% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B74 4SD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2a, Grounds Drive, B74 4SD heated?

The latest EPC at 2a, Grounds Drive, B74 4SD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2a, Grounds Drive, B74 4SD?

2a, Grounds Drive, B74 4SD has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in October 2018. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 2a, Grounds Drive, B74 4SD located?

2a, Grounds Drive, B74 4SD sits in Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B74 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2a, Grounds Drive, B74 4SD?

Police records around 2a, Grounds Drive, B74 4SD 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 2a, Grounds Drive, B74 4SD?

The closest primary school to 2a, Grounds Drive, B74 4SD is Hill West Primary School (551m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Arthur Terry School (454m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2a, Grounds Drive, B74 4SD?

The closest rail stop to 2a, Grounds Drive, B74 4SD is Butlers Lane Rail Station, 396m away. The nearest bus option is Village Hall, 1.6km away.

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2a, Grounds Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4SD

EPC B1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

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Overview

About 2a

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

2a is an end-of-terrace house in Sutton Coldfield (B74 4SD). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft). The latest certificate (February 2019) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 95).

At 97 m² it's 26% larger than the typical home in the postcode (77 m² median across 7 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £412,000 is 23% above the 2019 sale price. Sold August 2019 for £335,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2018.

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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.

2a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate

Feb 2019

EPC Rating

B85

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 February 2029

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Grounds Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4SD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2a, Grounds Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4SD

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Sept 2018
Conditions
Outcome in report
Application to determine the details of condition number 1 (drainage scheme) and 6 (level details) attached to planning approval 2017/06546/PA.
Council
Sutton Coldfield
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
2018/05545/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.

2a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£412,000

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Last sold (2019)

£335,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 August 2019Most recent
£335,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B74 4SD: £292,500 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in B74 4SD

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.

2a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,454

Street avg £3,542

On par

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

7 years

Street avg 8 years

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

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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

0.4 km

Butlers Lane Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Arthur Terry School. 11 schools nearby.

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