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505, 40 Windmill Street, Birmingham, B1 1GB

EPC B
Floor area
44 m²
474 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 84
Overview

About 505

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

505 is a property in Birmingham (B1 1GB). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft). At 44 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (44–85 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2020) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

Today's modelled estimate of £142,000 is 24.1% below the 2020 sale of £187,061, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (65 m² across 60 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Most recent transfer: November 2020 at £187,061.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

505's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

A
B
B84
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.0 t/year
Occupancy
—
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 505, 40 Windmill Street, Birmingham, B1 1GB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

505 has no planning applications on record.

5

But the area is active

5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£142,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£187,061

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 November 2020Most recent

    £187,061

Median price across the last 5 sales in B1 1GB: £316,831 (2023–2022).

On the street

Versus other Windmill Street homes

Four headline reads against 60 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

505 is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£4,251

Street avg £4,524

Below

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

6 years

Street avg 5 years

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 505

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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100 Upper Marshall Street

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103, 38 Windmill Street

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104, 38 Windmill Street

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Birmingham district page.
Full Birmingham report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Birmingham New Street Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School. 54 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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