What kind of home is 40 South Street, B17 0DB?

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

When did 40 South Street, B17 0DB last change hands?

40 South Street, B17 0DB last sold for £253,600 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 40 South Street, B17 0DB?

The current EPC rating for 40 South Street, B17 0DB is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 South Street, B17 0DB?

40 South Street, B17 0DB has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B17 0DB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 South Street, B17 0DB use?

The latest EPC at 40 South Street, B17 0DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40 South Street, B17 0DB?

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

Which area is 40 South Street, B17 0DB in?

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

Is 40 South Street, B17 0DB in a safe area?

Police records around 40 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 40 South Street, B17 0DB?

The closest primary school to 40 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 40 South Street, B17 0DB?

The closest rail stop to 40 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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40 South Street, Birmingham, B17 0DB

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 40 South Street

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

40 South Street is a mid-terrace house in Birmingham (B17 0DB). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 73 m² it's 21.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (93 m² median across 28 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £370,000 is 45.9% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£323/sq ft) was about 48.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2024 for £253,600.

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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 4)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2013from May 2010

EPC improved fromD63toE49

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Mar 2022from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromE49toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2025from Mar 2022

EPC improved fromD63toC74

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 South Street, Birmingham, B17 0DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 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.

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

Current estimate

£370,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£253,600

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 March 2024Most recent
£253,600

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.

EPC Rating for 40 South Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,474

Street avg £3,364

Above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly 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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1 South Street

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1 Chestnut Grove, Harborne

B17 0EQ

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1 Hartledon Road

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1 The Farthings

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1 Mill Farm Road

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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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FAQ

Common questions

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