1 Hitchcock Close, Smethwick, B67 7RF is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 786 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £299,513 , which equates to approximately £381 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Apr 2016 for £180,000. Since then, the value has increased by £119,513, representing a 66.4% increase, or approximately 6.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £299,513 is:

  • 13.5% higher than the average property price on Hitchcock Close
  • 8.2% higher than the average in the B67 7RF postcode area
  • and 20.0% higher than the average price for Smethwick as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 23 January 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£299,513
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£381
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Hitchcock Close, Smethwick, Sandwell, West Midlands, B67 7RF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Jan 2015.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Jun 2010, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 17.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to B67 7RF

4 th / 20
Price Rank
8% higher than average
6 th / 18
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
3 rd / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in B67 7RF , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 18 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£299,513
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+66 %
8 Apr 2016
£180,000
Leasehold
+142.4 %
25 Apr 1997
£74,250
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £141,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2007
rooms: 5
size: 1701 sq ft
sale price: £79,000
sale date: 31 Dec 1996
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 17 Jun 2016
rooms: 7
size: 1528 sq ft
sale price: £58,950
sale date: 25 Apr 1997
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £128,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2005

Data Sources

The property at 1 Hitchcock Close, Smethwick, B67 7RF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Apr 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Jan 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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