What type of property is 8 Bracken Drive, B75 7RF?

8 Bracken Drive, B75 7RF is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 8 Bracken Drive, B75 7RF have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bracken Drive, B75 7RF is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Bracken Drive, B75 7RF?

8 Bracken Drive, B75 7RF has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Bracken Drive, B75 7RF heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Bracken Drive, B75 7RF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Bracken Drive, B75 7RF?

8 Bracken Drive, B75 7RF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Bracken Drive, B75 7RF located?

8 Bracken Drive, B75 7RF sits in Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B75 postcode district.

Is 8 Bracken Drive, B75 7RF in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Bracken Drive, B75 7RF show an average of 128 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Bracken Drive, B75 7RF?

The closest primary school to 8 Bracken Drive, B75 7RF is Hollyfield Primary School (688m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Royal Sutton School (508m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Bracken Drive, B75 7RF?

The closest rail stop to 8 Bracken Drive, B75 7RF is Sutton Coldfield Rail Station, 2.2km away. The nearest bus option is Middleton Lane, 2.4km away.

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8 Bracken Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7RF

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 8 Bracken Drive

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

8 Bracken Drive is a mid-terrace house in Sutton Coldfield (B75 7RF). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

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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)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromD67toC72

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 Bracken Drive has no planning applications on record.

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.

8 Bracken Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in B75 7RF: £220,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in B75 7RF

On the street

Versus other Bracken Drive homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 8 Bracken Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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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

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

128/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.2 km

Sutton Coldfield Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Royal Sutton School. 17 schools nearby.

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Common questions

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