What kind of home is 3 Waterward Close, B17 0DP?

3 Waterward Close, B17 0DP is a mid-terrace house.

What did 3 Waterward Close, B17 0DP sell for?

3 Waterward Close, B17 0DP last sold for £74,500 in July 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £77,000 in January 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Waterward Close, B17 0DP appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between January 2005 and July 2020, 3 Waterward Close, B17 0DP fell from £77,000 to £74,500, a change of £2,500. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Waterward Close, B17 0DP?

The current EPC rating for 3 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 May 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Waterward Close, B17 0DP?

3 Waterward Close, B17 0DP has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Waterward Close, B17 0DP use?

The latest EPC at 3 Waterward Close, B17 0DP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Waterward Close, B17 0DP?

3 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 3 Waterward Close, B17 0DP in?

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

Is 3 Waterward Close, B17 0DP in a safe area?

Police records around 3 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 3 Waterward Close, B17 0DP?

The closest primary school to 3 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.

How well connected is 3 Waterward Close, B17 0DP?

The closest rail stop to 3 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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3 Waterward Close, Birmingham, B17 0DP

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 3 Waterward Close

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

3 Waterward Close is a mid-terrace house in Birmingham (B17 0DP). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 41 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (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 (May 2010); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Most recent transfer: July 2020 at £74,500. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Today's modelled estimate of £110,000 is 47.7% above the 2020 sale price.

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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

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from May 2010

EPC improved fromC71toD61

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Apr 2022from Mar 2022

EPC improved fromD61toE53

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Waterward Close, Birmingham, B17 0DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

3 Waterward Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£110,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.2% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£74,500

Growth on file: -0.2% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

28 July 2020Most recent
£74,500
-3.6%over 1 year
23 July 2019
£77,250
-11.7%over 9 years
19 July 2010
£87,500
+13.6%over 5 years
12 January 2005
£77,000

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 3 Waterward Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,817

Street avg £1,909

Below

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 44 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.6 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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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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FAQ

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