78, Sheaf Lane, B26 3HA

78 Sheaf Lane is a 101 m² / 1,087 sq ft detached home in Sheldon. It sold for £160,000 in July 2010. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £258k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £280k to £356k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jul 2010 £160,000 6.6% 4.6%
Apr 1998 £73,000 na na
Internal area
101 square metres (1,087 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £1,584 per square metre (£147 per square foot) in Jul 2010. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £2,551 per square metre (£237 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jul 2010 £160,000 £1,584 £257,650 £2,551
Apr 1998 £73,000 £723 £307,333 £3,043

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 101 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £257,650. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Sheldon are now selling for between £2,770 and £3,520 per square metre (£257 and £327 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 101 m², this implies a valuation between £280,000 and £356,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
2
Type
Detached
Council tax band
D
Plot size
316 square metres (3,401 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived rental listing for 78 Sheaf Lane. Advertised on multiple portals. It was reduced on 07/08/2023. It last appeared Aug 2023.
Photos:

There are 10 archived estate agent listing photos for 78 Sheaf Lane.

Photos for 78 Sheaf Lane
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
September 2022 2022/05330/PA
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
78 Sheaf Lane Sheldon Birmingham
Description:
Erection of single storey side and rear extension
Planning ref:
June 2021 2021/01985/PA
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
78 Sheaf Lane Sheldon Birmingham
Description:
Erection of bungalow
Planning ref:
November 2020 2020/07409/PA
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
Land at 78 Sheaf Lane Sheldon Birmingham
Description:
Erection of detached bungalow with associated parking
Planning ref:
August 2011 2011/04225/PA
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
78 Sheaf Lane land at rear Sheldon Birmingha
Description:
Erection of a detached single storey 1 bed dwelling house with associated parking and means of access
Planning ref:
May 2010 2010/02622/PA
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application withdrawn before a decision was taken
Address:
78 Sheaf Lane Sheldon Birmingha
Description:
Erection of single storey side extensions, and installation of dormer window to side
Planning ref:
August 2006 2006/04058/PA
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
78 Sheaf Lane Sheldon Birmingha
Description:
Erection of conservatory
EPC Inspections
Summary:
09 August 2023 - energy performance certificate grade B
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Rental
Tenure:
Private rental
Property type:
Semi-Detached Bungalow , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1930 to 1949
Area:
103 sqm (1,109 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
18 February 2010 - energy performance certificate grade F
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1930 to 1949
Area:
101 sqm (1,087 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

78 Sheaf Lane is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £257,650.
  • Based on an internal area of 101 m² and recent prices in Sheldon, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £280,000 to £356,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 78 Sheaf Lane last sold for £160,000 in July 2010.

HouseMetric shows 78 Sheaf Lane as 101 m² (1,087 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 2 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is B, from an inspection dated 09 August 2023. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 78 Sheaf Lane was in council tax band D. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

78 Sheaf Lane is in postcode B26 3HA, in Sheldon. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Sheaf Lane, B26 3HA or analysis of the Sheldon property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.