What kind of home is 24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG?

24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG last change hands?

24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG last sold for £197,000 in March 2007, around 19 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £71,500 in March 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG?

Across 3 sales between March 1996 and March 2007, 24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG rose from £71,500 to £197,000, a change of £125,500. That works out to roughly +9.7% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG?

The current EPC rating for 24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG?

24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B76 1AG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG use?

The latest EPC at 24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG?

24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG is in council tax band D.

Which area is 24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG in?

24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG sits in Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B76 postcode district.

Is 24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG in a safe area?

Police records around 24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG show an average of 111 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG?

The closest primary school to 24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG is Town Junior School (534m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Plantsbrook School (619m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG?

The closest rail stop to 24 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG is Sutton Coldfield Rail Station, 1.4km away. In total there are 4 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Firbarn Close, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1AG

Notable views3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 24 Firbarn Close

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

24 Firbarn Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B76 1AG). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in December 2015 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 Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Other recorded features include notable views.

Held since March 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1996–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £348,000 sits 76.6% above the 2007 sale of £197,000. At 94 m² it's 22.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (77 m² median across 20 EPCs).

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
GarageYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 April 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Dec 2015

EPC improved fromD60toC74

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Firbarn Close, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Firbarn Close 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£348,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.7% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£197,000

Growth on file: 9.7% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

20 March 2007Most recent
£197,000
+45.9%over 4 years
11 August 2002
£135,000
+88.8%over 6 years
21 March 1996
£71,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B76 1AG: £315,180 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in B76 1AG

On the street

Versus other Firbarn Close homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 24 Firbarn Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,096

Street avg £3,440

Strongly below

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

111/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.4 km

Sutton Coldfield Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

Town Junior School. 24 schools nearby.

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