What type of property is 31 Waterward Close, B17 0DP?

31 Waterward Close, B17 0DP is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 31 Waterward Close, B17 0DP last change hands?

31 Waterward Close, B17 0DP last sold for £80,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 31 Waterward Close, B17 0DP have?

The current EPC rating for 31 Waterward Close, B17 0DP is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Waterward Close, B17 0DP?

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

How is 31 Waterward Close, B17 0DP heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Waterward Close, B17 0DP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Waterward Close, B17 0DP?

31 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.

Where is 31 Waterward Close, B17 0DP located?

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

How safe is the area around 31 Waterward Close, B17 0DP?

Police records around 31 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.

Which schools serve 31 Waterward Close, B17 0DP?

The closest primary school to 31 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 31 Waterward Close, B17 0DP?

The closest rail stop to 31 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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31 Waterward Close, Birmingham, B17 0DP

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 31 Waterward Close

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

31 Waterward Close is a one-bedroom 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 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2012); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

On the market in March 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Today's modelled estimate of £102,000 is 27.5% above the 2016 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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Communal gardenYes

Building

Central heatingYes
ConciergeYes

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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)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Waterward Close, Birmingham, B17 0DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 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.

Current estimate

£102,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£80,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 March 2016Most recent
£80,000

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.

31 Waterward Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,951

Street avg £1,904

On par

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 44 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par

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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 Churchcroft

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1 Northfield Road, Harborne

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1 Merryfield Grove

B17 0LW

2 bed1 bath

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1 Hartledon Road

B17 0AB

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1 South Street

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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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