What type of property is 5 Water Orton Lane, B76 9BA?

5 Water Orton Lane, B76 9BA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 5 Water Orton Lane, B76 9BA sell for?

5 Water Orton Lane, B76 9BA last sold for £238,650 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Water Orton Lane, B76 9BA?

The current EPC rating for 5 Water Orton Lane, B76 9BA is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Water Orton Lane, B76 9BA?

5 Water Orton Lane, B76 9BA has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B76 9BA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Water Orton Lane, B76 9BA heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Water Orton Lane, B76 9BA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Water Orton Lane, B76 9BA?

5 Water Orton Lane, B76 9BA is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Water Orton Lane, B76 9BA located?

5 Water Orton Lane, B76 9BA sits in Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B76 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Water Orton Lane, B76 9BA?

Police records around 5 Water Orton Lane, B76 9BA 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 Water Orton Lane, B76 9BA?

The closest primary school to 5 Water Orton Lane, B76 9BA is Minworth Junior and Infant School (105m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lift Greenwood (1.4km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Water Orton Lane, B76 9BA?

The closest bus stop to 5 Water Orton Lane, B76 9BA is Glebe Fields, 1.7km away. The nearest rail option is Water Orton Rail Station, 1.9km away.

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5 Water Orton Lane, Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, B76 9BA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Water Orton Lane

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

5 Water Orton Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, Sutton Coldfield (B76 9BA). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 is 15.2% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£231/sq ft) was about 21.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £238,650 in October 2023.

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
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

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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)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Sept 2012

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Water Orton Lane, Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, B76 9BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Water Orton Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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.

5 Water Orton Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£275,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£238,650

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 October 2023Most recent
£238,650

Median price across the last 5 sales in B76 9BA: £196,000 (2025–2010).

Nearby sales in B76 9BA

On the street

Versus other Water Orton Lane homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Water Orton Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,486

Street avg £2,034

Strongly above

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Farthing Lane, Curdworth

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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

1.7 km

Glebe Fields — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Minworth Junior and Infant School. 16 schools nearby.

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