What kind of home is 28 South Street, B17 0DB?

28 South Street, B17 0DB is a mid-terrace house.

What did 28 South Street, B17 0DB sell for?

28 South Street, B17 0DB last sold for £294,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £230,000 in May 2008, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 28 South Street, B17 0DB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2008 and May 2023, 28 South Street, B17 0DB rose from £230,000 to £294,000, a change of £64,000. That works out to roughly +1.6% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 28 South Street, B17 0DB?

The current EPC rating for 28 South Street, B17 0DB is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 28 South Street, B17 0DB?

28 South Street, B17 0DB has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 28 South Street, B17 0DB use?

The latest EPC at 28 South Street, B17 0DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 28 South Street, B17 0DB?

28 South Street, B17 0DB is in council tax band C.

Which area is 28 South Street, B17 0DB in?

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

What is crime like near 28 South Street, B17 0DB?

Police records around 28 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 28 South Street, B17 0DB?

The closest primary school to 28 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 28 South Street, B17 0DB?

The closest rail stop to 28 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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28 South Street, Birmingham, B17 0DB

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 28 South Street

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

28 South Street is a mid-terrace house in Birmingham (B17 0DB). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Across 2008–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £396,000 is 34.7% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 42.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £294,000 in May 2023.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Jun 2015

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 South Street, Birmingham, B17 0DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 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.

28 South Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£396,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£294,000

Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

9 May 2023Most recent
£294,000
+27.8%over 15 years
1 May 2008
£230,000

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.

On years held, 28 South Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,341

Street avg £3,370

On par

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Above

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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.

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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

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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