What kind of home is 2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ?

2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ last change hands?

2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ last sold for £322,500 in February 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £285,000 in June 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2005 and February 2013, 2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ rose from £285,000 to £322,500, a change of £37,500. That works out to roughly +1.6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ?

The current EPC rating for 2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ?

2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (1,206 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B17 0HQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ use?

The latest EPC at 2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ had any planning applications?

2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in January 2004. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ?

2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ in?

2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B17 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ?

Police records around 2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ 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 2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ?

The closest primary school to 2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ is Chad Vale Primary School (513m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harborne Academy (493m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ?

The closest rail stop to 2 The Farthings, B17 0HQ is University Rail Station, 1.1km away. The nearest underground option is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), 2.0km away.

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2 The Farthings, Birmingham, B17 0HQ

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 2 The Farthings

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

2 The Farthings is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Birmingham (B17 0HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 2005–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £488,000 sits 51.3% above the 2013 sale of £322,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£268/sq ft) was about 15.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in February 2013. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2004.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

DrivewayYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Central heatingYes

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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 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromD68toC73

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 The Farthings, Birmingham, B17 0HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 The Farthings, Birmingham, B17 0HQ

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Jan 2004
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Outcome in report
Installation of two additional parking spaces
Council
Edgbaston
Reference
2004/00328/PA
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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.

2 The Farthings saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£488,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£322,500

Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

8 February 2013Most recent
£322,500
-3.7%over 4 years
5 June 2008
£335,000
+17.5%over 2 years
12 June 2005
£285,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B17 0HQ: £459,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in B17 0HQ

On the street

Versus other The Farthings homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 The Farthings stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,879

Street avg £3,662

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Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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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

0.5 km

Harborne Academy. 38 schools nearby.

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Common questions

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