31 Beacon Close, Smethwick, B66 1BQ is a freehold terraced property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 592 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £177,115 , which equates to approximately £299 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Apr 2002 for £49,000. Since then, the value has increased by £128,115, representing a 261.5% increase, or approximately 11.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £177,115 is:

  • 14.6% lower than the average property price on Beacon Close
  • 12.1% lower than the average in the B66 1BQ postcode area
  • and 29.0% lower than the average price for Smethwick 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 17 November 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in B66 1BQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£177,115
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£299
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

31 Beacon Close, Smethwick, Sandwell, West Midlands, B66 1BQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Nov 2014.

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 4 Oct 2013, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 4.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to B66 1BQ

7 th / 17
Price Rank
12% lower than average
11 th / 13
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
4 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in B66 1BQ , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 13 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 11th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£177,115
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+261 %
5 Apr 2002
£49,000
Leasehold
+41 %
25 Oct 1996
£34,750
Leasehold
-8.6 %
24 May 1996
£38,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £106,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2014
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £105,500
sale date: 28 Jul 2006
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £107,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2005

Data Sources

The property at 31 Beacon Close, Smethwick, B66 1BQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Apr 2002. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Nov 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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