What type of property is 5 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG?

5 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG last change hands?

5 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG last sold for £305,000 in October 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £79,950 in December 1997, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 1997 and October 2022, 5 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG rose from £79,950 to £305,000, a change of £225,050. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG?

The current EPC rating for 5 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG?

5 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG?

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

Where is 5 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG located?

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

Is 5 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG in a safe area?

Police records around 5 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.

Which schools serve 5 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Firbarn Close, B76 1AG?

The closest rail stop to 5 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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5 Firbarn Close, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1AG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5 Firbarn Close

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

5 Firbarn Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B76 1AG). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1997–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£368/sq ft) was about 89% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2022 at £305,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 March 2032

5 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Firbarn Close, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Firbarn Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£327,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£305,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2022Most recent
£305,000
+281.5%over 24 years
5 December 1997
£79,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in B76 1AG: £337,500 (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.

Years Held for 5 Firbarn Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,961

Street avg £3,337

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Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

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Area

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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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