1 James Close, Smethwick, B67 7DS is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 818 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 £159,432 , which equates to approximately £195 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Apr 2014 for £85,000. Since then, the value has increased by £74,432, representing a 87.6% increase, or approximately 7.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £159,432 is:

  • 2.4% higher than the average property price on James Close
  • 2.5% higher than the average in the B67 7DS postcode area
  • and 36.1% lower 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 24 March 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
818 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£159,432
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£195
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 James Close, Smethwick, Sandwell, West Midlands, B67 7DS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Mar 2025.

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 6 May 2024, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 100%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 94% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Sale History

Today
£159,432
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+88 %
4 Apr 2014
£85,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

13 James Close, Smethwick, B67 7DS
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £101,500
sale date: 29 Oct 2018
14 James Close, Smethwick, B67 7DS
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £97,950
sale date: 15 Aug 2016
17 James Close, Smethwick, B67 7DS
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2007

Data Sources

The property at 1 James Close, Smethwick, Sandwell, West Midlands, B67 7DS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 4 Apr 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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