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26 Old Fordrove, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1AQ

Solar panels2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
103 m²
1109 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 26 Old Fordrove

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

26 Old Fordrove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B76 1AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

It changed hands recently, sold January 2026 for £355,000. At 103 m² it's 22.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (84 m² median across 17 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 2007–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£320/sq ft) was about 50.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

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
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • GarageIntegral
  • Corner plotYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
  • 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
Sept 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 September 2034

7 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Old Fordrove, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 26 Old Fordrove, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1AQ

2decisions20documents
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Feb 2003
    Full
    Outcome in report

    Retention of fence

    Council
    Sutton Coldfield
    Retrospective
    Reference
    2003/00889/PA
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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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.

26 Old Fordrove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£362,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£355,000

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 January 2026Most recent

    £355,000

    +64.4%over 18 years
  2. 12 August 2007

    £216,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B76 1AQ: £345,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Old Fordrove homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26 Old Fordrove is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,447

Street avg £2,815

Above

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Old Fordrove

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

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
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.

Crime

111/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.4 km

Sutton Coldfield Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

Town Junior School. 23 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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