181 Lightwoods Road, Smethwick, B67 5AZ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 764 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 £262,729 , which equates to approximately £344 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Aug 1998 for £53,000. Since then, the value has increased by £209,729, representing a 395.7% increase, or approximately 14.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £262,729 is:

  • 7.4% lower than the average property price on Lightwoods Road
  • 7.6% higher than the average in the B67 5AZ postcode area
  • and 5.3% 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 1 November 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in B67 5AZ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£262,729
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£344
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

181 Lightwoods Road, Smethwick, Sandwell, West Midlands, B67 5AZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Nov 2023.

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 13 Nov 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 10.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B67 5AZ

17 th / 34
Price Rank
8% higher than average
25 th / 31
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
6 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
34% higher than average

Compared to other properties in B67 5AZ , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 31 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 25th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£262,729
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+396 %
28 Aug 1998
£53,000
Leasehold
+20.5 %
17 May 1996
£44,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £204,000
sale date: 12 Jul 2024
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 19 Jan 2024
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 18 Jul 2023
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2023
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 23 Nov 2020

Data Sources

The property at 181 Lightwoods Road, Smethwick, B67 5AZ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Aug 1998. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Nov 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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