Far Highfield, Sutton Coldfield
House prices, sold prices and local information for B76 1BN, B76 1BP.
At a glance
15 property sales on Far Highfield, Sutton Coldfield have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 21 Jun 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £236,286. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Far Highfield compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Far Highfield has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B76 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 7 | £236,286 | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Flat | 3 | £110,000 | 3 Jan 2020 |
| Terraced | 3 | £125,667 | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Detached | 2 | £365,000 | 16 Sep 2022 |
Sold prices on Far Highfield
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35, Far Highfield B76 1BN | 29 Apr 2026 | £95,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 24, Far Highfield B76 1BP | 21 Jun 2024 | £284,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 36, Far Highfield B76 1BN | 10 Nov 2023 | £385,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 1, Far Highfield B76 1BP | 16 Sep 2022 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Far Highfield B76 1BP | 24 Sep 2021 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Far Highfield B76 1BN | 24 Sep 2021 | £137,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 1, Far Highfield B76 1BP | 29 Mar 2021 | £345,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 51, Far Highfield B76 1BN | 23 Oct 2020 | £75,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 39, Far Highfield B76 1BN | 3 Jan 2020 | £114,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 33, Far Highfield B76 1BN | 19 Aug 2019 | £130,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 53, Far Highfield B76 1BN | 24 Jul 2019 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22, Far Highfield B76 1BP | 30 Apr 2018 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Far Highfield B76 1BN | 26 Jan 2018 | £110,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 39, Far Highfield B76 1BN | 8 Jan 2018 | £106,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Far Highfield B76 1BP | 24 Mar 2017 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Far Highfield B76 1BP | 29 Feb 2016 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Far Highfield B76 1BP | 26 Feb 2016 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24, Far Highfield | £185,000 (Feb 2016) → £284,000 (Jun 2024) | +54% over 8 yrs |
| 1, Far Highfield | £345,000 (Mar 2021) → £385,000 (Sep 2022) | +12% over 1 yr |
| 33, Far Highfield | £110,000 (Jan 2018) → £130,000 (Aug 2019) → £137,000 (Sep 2021) | +25% over 4 yrs |
| 39, Far Highfield | £106,000 (Jan 2018) → £114,000 (Jan 2020) | +8% over 2 yrs |
| 22, Far Highfield | £165,000 (Feb 2016) → £170,000 (Apr 2018) | +3% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Far Highfield
Crime
253 crimes were reported within about a mile of Far Highfield in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 92 |
| Shoplifting | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 24 |
| Public order | 23 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Far Highfield is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper Tame Flood alert area
- Plants Brook at Sutton Coldfield Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Far Highfield
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town House Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Plantsbrook School 1,574 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Hollyfield Primary School 399 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Fairfax 1,581 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Maney Hill Primary School 421 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Royal Sutton School 966 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 204 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School 1,076 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Sutton Coldfield station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Wylde Green station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
- Four Oaks station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Far Highfield Hail+Ride (at) 1 min walk
- Far Highfield Hail+Ride (on) 1 min walk
- Retford Drive Hail+Ride (on, Retford Drive) 1 min walk
- Retford Drive Hail+Ride (at, Retford Drive) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Manor Practice
61 Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield · 0.6 mi - Ashfield Surgery
8 Walmley Road, Sutton Coldfield · 1.3 mi - Sutton Coldfield Group Practice
233 Tamworth Road, Sutton Coldfield · 1.3 mi - The Hawthorns Surgery
331 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield · 1.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 80.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 649 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,424 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in B76
- Walmley Road£347k
- Penns Lane£391k
- Springfield Road£307k
- Eachelhurst Road£408k
- Horsfall Drive£367k
- Plants Brook Road£299k
- Orton Avenue£414k
- Water Mill Crescent£251k
- Walmley Ash Road£350k
- Springfield Crescent£309k
- Water Orton Lane£369k
- Fledburgh Drive£112k