What kind of home is 20 South Street, B17 0DB?

20 South Street, B17 0DB is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 20 South Street, B17 0DB last change hands?

20 South Street, B17 0DB last sold for £249,950 in September 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £77,000 in June 1996, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20 South Street, B17 0DB?

Across 2 sales between June 1996 and September 2006, 20 South Street, B17 0DB rose from £77,000 to £249,950, a change of £172,950. That works out to roughly +12.2% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 South Street, B17 0DB have?

The current EPC rating for 20 South Street, B17 0DB is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 South Street, B17 0DB?

20 South Street, B17 0DB has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B17 0DB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 South Street, B17 0DB use?

The latest EPC at 20 South Street, B17 0DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 South Street, B17 0DB?

20 South Street, B17 0DB is in council tax band D.

Which area is 20 South Street, B17 0DB in?

20 South Street, B17 0DB sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B17 postcode district.

Is 20 South Street, B17 0DB in a safe area?

Police records around 20 South Street, B17 0DB show an average of 11 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (337% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20 South Street, B17 0DB?

The closest primary school to 20 South Street, B17 0DB is Harborne Primary School (341m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harborne Academy (768m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 South Street, B17 0DB?

The closest rail stop to 20 South Street, B17 0DB is University Rail Station, 1.1km away. The nearest underground option is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), 2.2km away.

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20 South Street, Birmingham, B17 0DB

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 South Street

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

20 South Street is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Birmingham (B17 0DB). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since September 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £412,000 sits 64.8% above the 2006 sale of £249,950. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 82% of similar EPCs).

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas

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Energy

Energy performance

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

20 South Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Mar 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SingleMostly Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 South Street, Birmingham, B17 0DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 South Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

29 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£412,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.2% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£249,950

Growth on file: 12.2% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

14 September 2006Most recent
£249,950
+224.6%over 10 years
24 June 1996
£77,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B17 0DB: £460,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in B17 0DB

On the street

Versus other South Street homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 South Street outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £3,407

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Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£460k

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1 South Street

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1 Summerville Terrace, Harborne Park Road

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£305k

1 Hartledon Road

B17 0AB

2 bed1 bath

£244k

1 Merryfield Grove

B17 0LW

2 bed1 bath

£240k

1 Northfield Road, Harborne

B17 0ST

2 bed1 bath

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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

11/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.1 km

University Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Harborne Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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