What type of property is 5 South Street, B17 0DB?

5 South Street, B17 0DB is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 South Street, B17 0DB?

5 South Street, B17 0DB last sold for £217,500 in July 2007, around 19 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £175,000 in June 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 South Street, B17 0DB appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2003 and July 2007, 5 South Street, B17 0DB rose from £175,000 to £217,500, a change of £42,500. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 South Street, B17 0DB?

The current EPC rating for 5 South Street, B17 0DB is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 South Street, B17 0DB?

5 South Street, B17 0DB has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B17 0DB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 South Street, B17 0DB heated?

The latest EPC at 5 South Street, B17 0DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5 South Street, B17 0DB had any planning applications?

5 South Street, B17 0DB has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in April 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 South Street, B17 0DB?

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

Where is 5 South Street, B17 0DB located?

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

How safe is the area around 5 South Street, B17 0DB?

Police records around 5 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.

Which schools serve 5 South Street, B17 0DB?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

How well connected is 5 South Street, B17 0DB?

The closest rail stop to 5 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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5 South Street, Birmingham, B17 0DB

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 South Street

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

5 South Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Birmingham (B17 0DB). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since July 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2003–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £352,000 sits 61.8% above the 2007 sale of £217,500. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Aug 2012

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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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 5 South Street, Birmingham, B17 0DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 5 South Street, Birmingham, B17 0DB

2decisions11documents29nearby

Feb 2017
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Installation of replacement windows to front elevation.
Council
Edgbaston
New Windows
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
2016/10259/PA
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ConditionsApr 2017Decision

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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.

5 South Street saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£352,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£217,500

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

19 July 2007Most recent
£217,500
+6.3%over 1 year
2 December 2005
£204,650
+16.9%over 2 years
5 June 2003
£175,000

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

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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, 5 South Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,685

Street avg £3,399

Below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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