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5 The Farthings, Birmingham, B17 0HQ

4 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
110 m²
1184 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 The Farthings

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

5 The Farthings is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Birmingham (B17 0HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

On the market in August 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2006. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £483,000 is 33.8% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£305/sq ft) was about 26.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Bathrooms3
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Oct 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Jul 2009
Low Energy Lighting
0%80%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 The Farthings, Birmingham, B17 0HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 The Farthings has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 5 The Farthings, Birmingham, B17 0HQ

1decisions1extensions24documents29nearby
  1. Apr 2006
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Erection of conservatory to rear

    Council
    Edgbaston
    Extension
    Documents
    24 docs on file
    Reference
    2006/00448/PA
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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 29 notable nearby
  • The 24 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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 The Farthings has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£483,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 18 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£361,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 August 2015Most recent

    £361,000

    +3.1%over 4 years

  2. 21 September 2010

    £350,000

    +27.3%over 4 years

  3. 4 November 2005

    £275,000

    +108.3%over 8 years

  4. 26 June 1997

    £132,000

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

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, 5 The Farthings stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,282

Street avg £3,617

Below

Floor Area

110 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

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 The Farthings

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

1.1 km

University Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

Harborne Academy. 38 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

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