198 Oak Road, West Bromwich, B70 8HJ is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,238 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 £356,965 , which equates to approximately £288 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Nov 1995 for £70,000. Since then, the value has increased by £286,965, representing a 410.0% increase, or approximately 13.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £356,965 is:

  • 64.7% higher than the average property price on Oak Road
  • 26.8% higher than the average in the B70 8HJ postcode area
  • and 52.4% higher than the average price for West Bromwich as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 30 July 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in B70 8HJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1238 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£356,965
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£288
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

198 Oak Road, West Bromwich, Sandwell, West Midlands, B70 8HJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jul 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 30 Jun 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very 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 average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 18% 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
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B70 8HJ

3 rd / 12
Price Rank
27% higher than average
5 th / 9
Size Rank
12% bigger than average
3 rd / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in B70 8HJ , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 9 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 5th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£356,965
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+410 %
1 Nov 1995
£70,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 12 Jul 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1546 sq ft
sale price: £249,000
sale date: 22 Dec 2011
rooms: 6
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £292,500
sale date: 15 Mar 2010
rooms: 5
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £124,000
sale date: 16 Jun 2017
rooms: 4
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £139,950
sale date: 4 Apr 2013

Data Sources

The property at 198 Oak Road, West Bromwich, Sandwell, West Midlands, B70 8HJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 1 Nov 1995. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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