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26 Washington Wharf, Birmingham, B1 1NN

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 3rd
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 26 Washington Wharf

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

26 Washington Wharf is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Birmingham (B1 1NN). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. At 89 m² this is the 50th smallest of 53 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 22–132 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 89 m² the property is well over the postcode median (64 m² across 52 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer was December 2024 at £292,050 — fresh data. Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£305/sq ft) was about 20.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff road
  • BalconyYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromC78toD67
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century3rd Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Washington Wharf, Birmingham, B1 1NN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Washington Wharf 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.

Latest sale on 26 Washington Wharf was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£299,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.8% per year over 23 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£292,050

Growth on file: 0.8% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 December 2024Most recent

    £292,050

    +20.7%over 23 years
  2. 16 August 2001

    £242,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B1 1NN: £277,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Washington Wharf homes

Four headline reads against 52 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 26 Washington Wharf lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,281

Street avg £2,949

Above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Washington Wharf

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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Brindleyplace (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.2 km

City Academy. 53 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 26 Washington Wharf, Birmingham, B1 1NN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.