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278a, Flat, Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7NH

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
49 m²
527 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 278a

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

278a is a mid-terrace house in Kings Heath, Birmingham, Birmingham (B14 7NH). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in February 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good.

At 49 m² it's 18.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (60 m² median across 23 EPCs).

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Everything you need to know about 278a

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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)
Feb 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Feb 2017
EPC improved fromE54toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
17%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 278a, Flat, Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7NH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

278a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

15applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 2 things worth checking at 278a

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

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  • Larger development activity nearby
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

278a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in B14 7NH: £200,000 (2021–2017).

On the street

Versus other Vicarage Road homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 52 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 278a

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day 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

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

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.3 km

Bournville Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

Colmore Junior School. 44 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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