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8 Arden Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7QA

3 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Floor area
136 m²
1464 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Arden Drive

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

8 Arden Drive is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B75 7QA). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 136 m² the property is well over the postcode median (50 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2014–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £371,000 is 25.8% above the 2020 sale price. Most recent transfer: October 2020 at £295,000.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Previously extendedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 March 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Mar 2012
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Arden Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7QA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

3 applications on record at 8 Arden Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7QA

3decisions3extensions19documents2nearby
  1. Oct 2017
    Loft ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed installation of a rear dormer window

    Council
    Sutton Coldfield
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    2017/07678/PA
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 19 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

8 Arden Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2014.

Current estimate

£371,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.1% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£295,000

Growth on file: 14.1% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 October 2020Most recent

    £295,000

    +63.9%over 3 years

  2. 27 April 2017

    £180,000

    +38.5%over 2 years

  3. 7 August 2014

    £130,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in B75 7QA: £125,000 (2007–2002).

On the street

Versus other Arden Drive homes

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

8 Arden Drive outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 60 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Arden Drive

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

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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
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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

Middleton Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

New Hall Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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