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38 Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7JX

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
92 m²
990 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Freehold
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Overview

About 38 Fairfax Road

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

38 Fairfax Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B75 7JX). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 92 m² it's 24.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (74 m² median across 24 EPCs). Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£303/sq ft) was about 82.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £300,000.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Central heatingYes
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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
Energy

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 4)
Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2015from Aug 2014
Roof
Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Jul 2015from Jul 2015
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Aug 2024from Jul 2015
EPC improved fromF37toD68
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
0%82%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseFreeholdEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7JX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Fairfax Road has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 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.

Latest sale on 38 Fairfax Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£304,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 26 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£300,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 October 2024Most recent

    £300,000

    +79.6%over 8 years

  2. 20 October 2016

    £167,000

    +178.3%over 17 years

  3. 20 April 1999

    £60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B75 7JX: £250,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Fairfax Road homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 38 Fairfax Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,261

Street avg £2,172

Strongly above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 38 Fairfax Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Aldermore Drive

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1 Chadwick Road

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1 Fairfax Road

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1 Blakemore Drive

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£511k

1 Gunner Grove

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£576k

1 Fox Close

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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.
Full Sutton Coldfield report

Crime

128/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.9 km

Sutton Coldfield Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Fairfax. 17 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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