198 Lightwoods Road, Smethwick, B67 5AZ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,152 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £222,933 , which equates to approximately £194 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jan 2014 for £115,000. Since then, the value has increased by £107,933, representing a 93.9% increase, or approximately 7.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £222,933 is:

  • 21.4% lower than the average property price on Lightwoods Road
  • 8.7% lower than the average in the B67 5AZ postcode area
  • and 10.6% 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 19 March 2022, 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
1152 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£222,933
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£194
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

198 Lightwoods Road, Smethwick, Sandwell, West Midlands, B67 5AZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Mar 2022.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Jan 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 28.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 16% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B67 5AZ

6 th / 34
Price Rank
9% lower than average
7 th / 31
Size Rank
21% bigger than average
17 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Compared to other properties in B67 5AZ , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 31 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£222,933
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+94 %
31 Jan 2014
£115,000
Leasehold
-13.5 %
23 Jan 2004
£133,000
Leasehold
+77.3 %
11 Sep 2000
£75,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 16 Feb 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 26 May 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £212,000
sale date: 5 Mar 2021
rooms: 5
size: 985 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2017

Data Sources

The property at 198 Lightwoods Road, Smethwick, B67 5AZ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Jan 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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