What kind of home is 8 The Farthings, B17 0HQ?

8 The Farthings, B17 0HQ is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 The Farthings, B17 0HQ?

8 The Farthings, B17 0HQ last sold for £459,000 in July 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £135,000 in April 1997, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 The Farthings, B17 0HQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 1997 and July 2022, 8 The Farthings, B17 0HQ rose from £135,000 to £459,000, a change of £324,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 The Farthings, B17 0HQ?

The current EPC rating for 8 The Farthings, B17 0HQ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 The Farthings, B17 0HQ?

8 The Farthings, B17 0HQ has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B17 0HQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 The Farthings, B17 0HQ use?

The latest EPC at 8 The Farthings, B17 0HQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 The Farthings, B17 0HQ?

8 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 8 The Farthings, B17 0HQ in?

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

Is 8 The Farthings, B17 0HQ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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 8 The Farthings, B17 0HQ?

The closest primary school to 8 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 transport links are near 8 The Farthings, B17 0HQ?

The closest rail stop to 8 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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8 The Farthings, Birmingham, B17 0HQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 The Farthings

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

8 The Farthings is a mid-terrace house in Birmingham (B17 0HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.

Across 1997–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£399/sq ft) was about 65.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £459,000 in July 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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 3)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Apr 2012

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2022from Jun 2020

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 The Farthings, Birmingham, B17 0HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 The Farthings has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£496,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£459,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

3 July 2022Most recent
£459,000
+240.0%over 25 years
17 April 1997
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B17 0HQ: £410,000 (2025–2017).

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 8 The Farthings runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,290

Street avg £3,506

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Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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

1.1 km

University Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

Harborne Academy. 38 schools nearby.

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