8 Gibson Drive, Smethwick, B66 1RW is a freehold terraced property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 861 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £355,761 , which equates to approximately £413 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 May 2001 for £79,950. Since then, the value has increased by £275,811, representing a 345.0% increase, or approximately 13.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £355,761 is:

  • 1.0% lower than the average property price on Gibson Drive
  • 5.1% higher than the average in the B66 1RW postcode area
  • and 40.5% higher than the average price for Smethwick as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (6 out of 6 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 16 June 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in B66 1RW

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£355,761
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£413
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Gibson Drive, Smethwick, Sandwell, West Midlands, B66 1RW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Jun 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 20 Nov 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 16.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B66 1RW

14 th / 20
Price Rank
5% higher than average
7 th / 14
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
7 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£355,761
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+345 %
18 May 2001
£79,950
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: 947 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2023
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £149,950
sale date: 23 Mar 2007
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £172,500
sale date: 5 Jan 2007
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £108,000
sale date: 15 Jul 2005
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £123,500
sale date: 13 Dec 2002

Data Sources

The property at 8 Gibson Drive, Smethwick, B66 1RW appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 May 2001. It also has six Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 16 Jun 2015. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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