What kind of home is 1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW?

1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW last change hands?

1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW last sold for £212,500 in August 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £40,000 in June 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW?

Across 3 sales between June 1997 and August 2021, 1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW rose from £40,000 to £212,500, a change of £172,500. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW?

The current EPC rating for 1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW?

1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW use?

The latest EPC at 1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW?

1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW in?

1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B17 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW?

Police records around 1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW 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 1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW?

The closest primary school to 1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW is St Mary's Catholic Primary School (580m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harborne Academy (1.4km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW?

The closest rail stop to 1 Merryfield Grove, B17 0LW is University Rail Station, 943m away. The nearest underground option is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), 2.9km away.

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1 Merryfield Grove, Birmingham, B17 0LW

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Merryfield Grove

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

1 Merryfield Grove is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Birmingham (B17 0LW). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 1997–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £244,000 is 14.8% above the 2021 sale price. Most recent transfer: August 2021 at £212,500. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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 4)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2010from Aug 2009

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2020from Oct 2010

Low Energy Lighting

100%75%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2025from Oct 2020

EPC improved fromE46toC72

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Merryfield Grove, Birmingham, B17 0LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Merryfield Grove 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.

Price for 1 Merryfield Grove has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£244,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£212,500

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

8 August 2021Most recent
£212,500
+242.7%over 19 years
27 November 2001
£62,000
+55.0%over 4 years
10 June 1997
£40,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in B17 0LW: £94,000 (2023–2000).

Nearby sales in B17 0LW

2a, Merryfield Grove, Birmingham, B17 0LW
Sold Sept 2023
£116,000

On the street

Versus other Merryfield Grove homes

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

On epc rating, 1 Merryfield Grove stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

11/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.9 km

University Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Mary's Catholic Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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