278 Rocky Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 1NQ is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 3,434 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £439,599 , which equates to approximately £128 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Oct 2015 for £285,000. Since then, the value has increased by £154,599, representing a 54.2% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £439,599 is:

  • 48.8% higher than the average property price on Rocky Lane
  • 99.2% higher than the average in the B42 1NQ postcode area
  • and 50.8% higher than the average price for Birmingham as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 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 26 November 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
3434 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£439,599
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£128
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

278 Rocky Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1NQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Nov 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 7 Apr 2016, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 61.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good 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 windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B42 1NQ

1 st / 25
Price Rank
99% higher than average
1 st / 20
Size Rank
333% bigger than average
20 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
54% lower than average

Compared to other properties in B42 1NQ , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 20 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 1st out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£439,599
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+54 %
29 Oct 2015
£285,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2005
rooms: 8
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 22 Oct 2007
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 2 Mar 2004
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £119,700
sale date: 13 Oct 2006
rooms: 5
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 7 Oct 2013

Data Sources

The property at 278 Rocky Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1NQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 29 Oct 2015. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Nov 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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