What kind of home is 1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE?

1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE sell for?

1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE last sold for £235,000 in February 2014, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £79,000 in March 1996, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE?

Across 2 sales between March 1996 and February 2014, 1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE rose from £79,000 to £235,000, a change of £156,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE?

The current EPC rating for 1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE?

1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE use?

The latest EPC at 1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE?

1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE in?

1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE sits in Curdworth, Sutton Coldfield, Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B76 postcode district in Warwickshire.

What is crime like near 1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE?

Police records around 1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE 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.

What schools are near 1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE?

The closest primary school to 1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE is Curdworth Primary School (137m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, B76 9HE is Post Office, 234m away. The nearest rail option is Water Orton Rail Station, 1.8km away.

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1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, Curdworth, Sutton Coldfield, B76 9HE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Steps Cottage

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

1 Steps Cottage is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Curdworth, Sutton Coldfield, Sutton Coldfield (B76 9HE). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 102), a 3-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

13 years since the last transfer (February 2014). Across 1996–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £314,000 is 33.6% above the 2014 sale price.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Period featuresYes

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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(1 of 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 March 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from May 2013

EPC improved fromE54toD60

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Steps Cottage, Farthing Lane, Curdworth, Sutton Coldfield, B76 9HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Steps Cottage 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£314,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£235,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

7 February 2014Most recent
£235,000
+197.5%over 17 years
29 March 1996
£79,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B76 9HE: £240,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in B76 9HE

On the street

Versus other Farthing Lane homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Steps Cottage stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,554

Street avg £3,411

Below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 6.1 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 Lawrence Drive, Minworth

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Hill Cottages, Farthing Lane, Curdworth

B76 9HE

3 bed

£350k

1 Oakenhayes Crescent, Minworth

B76 9RP

3 bed1 bath

£380k

1 Kingsbury Road, Curdworth

B76 9EP

3 bed1 bath

£391k

1 Church Lane, Wishaw

B76 9QH

3 bed1 bath

£250k

1 Coneybury Walk, Minworth

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3 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

111/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Curdworth Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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