What type of property is 8 Colmore Drive, B75 7RQ?

8 Colmore Drive, B75 7RQ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Colmore Drive, B75 7RQ last change hands?

8 Colmore Drive, B75 7RQ last sold for £140,000 in March 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £63,300 in April 2003, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Colmore Drive, B75 7RQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2003 and March 2020, 8 Colmore Drive, B75 7RQ rose from £63,300 to £140,000, a change of £76,700. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Colmore Drive, B75 7RQ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Colmore Drive, B75 7RQ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Colmore Drive, B75 7RQ?

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

How is 8 Colmore Drive, B75 7RQ heated?

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

What council tax band is 8 Colmore Drive, B75 7RQ?

8 Colmore Drive, B75 7RQ 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 Colmore Drive, B75 7RQ located?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Colmore Drive, B75 7RQ?

Police records around 8 Colmore Drive, B75 7RQ 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 Colmore Drive, B75 7RQ?

The closest primary school to 8 Colmore Drive, B75 7RQ is Hollyfield Primary School (709m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Fairfax (570m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Colmore Drive, B75 7RQ?

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

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8 Colmore Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7RQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Colmore Drive

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

8 Colmore Drive is a mid-terrace house in Sutton Coldfield (B75 7RQ). 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 (November 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 2003–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £207,000 is 47.9% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£157/sq ft) was about 17.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £140,000 in March 2020.

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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

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 November 2029

3 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 Colmore Drive has no planning applications on 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.

8 Colmore Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£207,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£140,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

13 March 2020Most recent
£140,000
+121.2%over 16 years
3 April 2003
£63,300

Median price across the last 5 sales in B75 7RQ: £148,000 (2023–2007).

Nearby sales in B75 7RQ

On the street

Versus other Colmore Drive homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 8 Colmore Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,687

Street avg £1,743

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Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

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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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Area

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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

0.6 km

Fairfax. 17 schools nearby.

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