What kind of home is 16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP?

16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP last change hands?

16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP last sold for £100,000 in April 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £54,600 in July 2001, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2001 and April 2012, 16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP rose from £54,600 to £100,000, a change of £45,400. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP?

The current EPC rating for 16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP?

16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 32% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B17 0DP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP use?

The latest EPC at 16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP?

16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP in?

16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B17 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP?

Police records around 16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP 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 16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP?

The closest primary school to 16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP is St Mary's Catholic Primary School (49m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harborne Academy (1.1km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP?

The closest rail stop to 16 Waterward Close, B17 0DP is University Rail Station, 1.2km away. The nearest underground option is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), 2.6km away.

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16 Waterward Close, Birmingham, B17 0DP

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 16 Waterward Close

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

16 Waterward Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Birmingham (B17 0DP). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 54 m² this is the 23rd smallest of 27 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–60 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2011); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 54 m² the property is well over the postcode median (41 m² across 26 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 14 years since the last transfer (April 2012). Across 2001–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £114,000 is 14% above the 2012 sale price.

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

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingYes

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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 3)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromC69toD67

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

12%38%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2022from Mar 2022

EPC improved fromD67toE53

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Waterward Close, Birmingham, B17 0DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Waterward Close 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.

16 Waterward Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£114,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£100,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

11 April 2012Most recent
£100,000
+83.2%over 10 years
26 July 2001
£54,600

Median price across the last 5 sales in B17 0DP: £82,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in B17 0DP

On the street

Versus other Waterward Close homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 16 Waterward Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,852

Street avg £1,908

Below

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly below

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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

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

1.2 km

University Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.0 km

St Mary's Catholic Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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