What type of property is 1a, Lawrence Drive, B76 9AX?

1a, Lawrence Drive, B76 9AX is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 1a, Lawrence Drive, B76 9AX?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Lawrence Drive, B76 9AX is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Lawrence Drive, B76 9AX?

1a, Lawrence Drive, B76 9AX has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (420 sq ft). That makes it about 49% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B76 9AX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Lawrence Drive, B76 9AX heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Lawrence Drive, B76 9AX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Lawrence Drive, B76 9AX?

1a, Lawrence Drive, B76 9AX is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1a, Lawrence Drive, B76 9AX located?

1a, Lawrence Drive, B76 9AX sits in Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B76 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1a, Lawrence Drive, B76 9AX?

Police records around 1a, Lawrence Drive, B76 9AX 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 1a, Lawrence Drive, B76 9AX?

The closest primary school to 1a, Lawrence Drive, B76 9AX is Minworth Junior and Infant School (384m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lift Greenwood (1.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, Lawrence Drive, B76 9AX?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Lawrence Drive, B76 9AX is Glebe Fields, 1.7km away. The nearest rail option is Water Orton Rail Station, 2.2km away.

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1a, Lawrence Drive, Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, B76 9AX

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

39 m²

420 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a detached house in Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, Sutton Coldfield (B76 9AX). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

At 39 m² it sits well below the postcode median (77 m² across 12 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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 3)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 October 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Apr 2011

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Oct 2025from Feb 2022

EPC improved fromC71toD66

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Lawrence Drive, Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, B76 9AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

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1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in B76 9AX: £275,000 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in B76 9AX

On the street

Versus other Lawrence Drive homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

Below

Floor Area

39 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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Crime

111/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.7 km

Glebe Fields — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Minworth Junior and Infant School. 14 schools nearby.

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