What type of property is 17 Far Highfield, B76 1BP?

17 Far Highfield, B76 1BP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 17 Far Highfield, B76 1BP sell for?

17 Far Highfield, B76 1BP last sold for £90,000 in December 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £95,000 in June 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Far Highfield, B76 1BP?

The current EPC rating for 17 Far Highfield, B76 1BP is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in December 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Far Highfield, B76 1BP?

17 Far Highfield, B76 1BP has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Far Highfield, B76 1BP heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Far Highfield, B76 1BP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Far Highfield, B76 1BP?

17 Far Highfield, B76 1BP is in council tax band C.

Where is 17 Far Highfield, B76 1BP located?

17 Far Highfield, B76 1BP sits in Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B76 postcode district.

Is 17 Far Highfield, B76 1BP in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Far Highfield, B76 1BP 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 17 Far Highfield, B76 1BP?

The closest primary school to 17 Far Highfield, B76 1BP is Town Junior School (557m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Plantsbrook School (616m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 17 Far Highfield, B76 1BP?

The closest rail stop to 17 Far Highfield, B76 1BP is Sutton Coldfield Rail Station, 1.3km away. In total there are 4 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Far Highfield, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1BP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 17 Far Highfield

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

17 Far Highfield is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B76 1BP). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2017) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in December 2001. Across 2001–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at -5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £247,000 sits 174.4% above the 2001 sale of £90,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£137/sq ft) was about 45.5% below the postcode norm.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

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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

Dec 2017

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 December 2027

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Far Highfield, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Far Highfield 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.

17 Far Highfield changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£247,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -5.3% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2001)

£90,000

Growth on file: -5.3% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

20 December 2001Most recent
£90,000
-5.3%
28 June 2001
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B76 1BP: £284,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in B76 1BP

On the street

Versus other Far Highfield homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 Far Highfield is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,475

Street avg £3,147

Strongly below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Below

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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

1.3 km

Sutton Coldfield Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

Town Junior School. 23 schools nearby.

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