17 Hitchcock Close, Smethwick, B67 7RF is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 775 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 £181,143 , which equates to approximately £234 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jan 2022 for £158,000. Since then, the value has increased by £23,143, representing a 14.6% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £181,143 is:

  • 31.4% lower than the average property price on Hitchcock Close
  • 34.6% lower than the average in the B67 7RF postcode area
  • and 27.4% lower than the average price for Smethwick as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 17 December 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in B67 7RF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£181,143
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£234
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Hitchcock Close, Smethwick, Sandwell, West Midlands, B67 7RF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Dec 2024.

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 16 Dec 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 17.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to poor.
  • 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 good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B67 7RF

15 th / 20
Price Rank
35% lower than average
9 th / 18
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
12 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in B67 7RF , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 18 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£181,143
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
31 Jan 2022
£158,000
Leasehold
+23.9 %
26 Sep 2017
£127,500
Leasehold
+155 %
24 Jun 1997
£50,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2017
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £118,985
sale date: 8 Jul 2016
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £128,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2005

Data Sources

The property at 17 Hitchcock Close, Smethwick, B67 7RF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Jan 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Dec 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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