31 Lightwoods Road, Smethwick, B67 5AY is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,378 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 £307,321 , which equates to approximately £223 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Jun 2011 for £149,500. Since then, the value has increased by £157,821, representing a 105.6% increase, or approximately 7.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £307,321 is:

  • 2.7% higher than the average property price on Lightwoods Road
  • 14.1% higher than the average in the B67 5AY postcode area
  • and 21.4% higher 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 6 May 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in B67 5AY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1378 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£307,321
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£223
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

31 Lightwoods Road, Smethwick, Sandwell, West Midlands, B67 5AY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 May 2016.

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 10 Aug 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 56.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
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
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to B67 5AY

3 rd / 25
Price Rank
14% higher than average
1 st / 20
Size Rank
25% bigger than average
11 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£307,321
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+106 %
17 Jun 2011
£149,500
Freehold
+11.6 %
25 Jul 2003
£134,000
Freehold
+78.7 %
31 Jul 2000
£75,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £317,000
sale date: 7 Jan 2025
rooms: 5
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £108,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £70,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2000
rooms: 6
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2024

Data Sources

The property at 31 Lightwoods Road, Smethwick, B67 5AY appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Jun 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 6 May 2016. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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