5 Hitchcock Close, Smethwick, B67 7RF is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 581 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 £185,625 , which equates to approximately £319 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Jun 2016 for £110,000. Since then, the value has increased by £75,625, representing a 68.8% increase, or approximately 7.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £185,625 is:

  • 29.7% lower than the average property price on Hitchcock Close
  • 33.0% lower than the average in the B67 7RF postcode area
  • and 25.6% lower than the average price for Smethwick as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 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 21 January 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in B67 7RF

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£185,625
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£319
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Hitchcock Close, Smethwick, Sandwell, West Midlands, B67 7RF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Jan 2015.

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 Jun 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 350 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 350 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B67 7RF

16 th / 20
Price Rank
33% lower than average
18 th / 18
Size Rank
35% smaller than average
5 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in B67 7RF , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 18 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 18th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£185,625
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+69 %
17 Jun 2016
£110,000
Leasehold
-10.2 %
30 May 2012
£122,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 2 Aug 2021

Data Sources

The property at 5 Hitchcock Close, Smethwick, B67 7RF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Jun 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Jan 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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