278 Cooks Lane, Birmingham, B37 6NE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. 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 £251,097 , which equates to approximately £307 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Aug 2016 for £179,000. Since then, the value has increased by £72,097, representing a 40.3% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £251,097 is:

  • 8.0% lower than the average property price on Cooks Lane
  • 0.2% higher than the average in the B37 6NE postcode area
  • and 13.8% lower than the average price for Birmingham 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 31 January 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
818 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£251,097
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£307
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

278 Cooks Lane, Birmingham, Solihull, West Midlands, B37 6NE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Jan 2017.

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 11 Mar 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 5.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to B37 6NE

16 th / 28
Price Rank
0% same as average
21 st / 22
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
6 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in B37 6NE , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 22 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 21th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£251,097
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+40 %
5 Aug 2016
£179,000
Leasehold
+284.9 %
28 Apr 1995
£46,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £233,000
sale date: 2 May 2025
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 24 Oct 2024
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 22 Jan 2024
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2022
rooms: 5
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 15 Jun 2022

Data Sources

The property at 278 Cooks Lane, Birmingham, B37 6NE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Aug 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Jan 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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