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21 Northfield Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 0ST

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
69 m²
743 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 21 Northfield Road

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

21 Northfield Road is a semi-detached house in Harborne, Birmingham, Birmingham (B17 0ST). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £252,000 sits 83.3% above the 2017 sale of £137,500. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in June 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2015from Aug 2015
EPC improved fromE44toF38
Low Energy Lighting
25%57%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2016from Dec 2015
EPC improved fromF38toD66
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
57%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2023from Jul 2016
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Northfield Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 0ST, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 21 Northfield Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 0ST

2decisions11documents29nearby
Flagged:Change of use
  1. Jul 2002
    Change Of UseFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use from professional and financial offices (class A2) to Dentists surgery (class D1)

    Council
    Edgbaston
    Reference
    2002/03251/PA
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Change of UseDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 29 notable nearby
  • The 11 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.

21 Northfield Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£252,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£137,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 June 2017Most recent

    £137,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B17 0ST: £199,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Northfield Road homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 21 Northfield Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,993

Street avg £2,565

Below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Northfield Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£259k

1 Malt Close

B17 0HX

£244k

1 Merryfield Grove

B17 0LW

2 bed1 bath
£240k

1 Northfield Road, Harborne

B17 0ST

2 bed1 bath
£240k

1 Sedgehill Avenue

B17 0QR

£271k

1 Leabon Grove

B17 0LE

1 bed2 bath
£230k

1 Rodbourne Road

B17 0PN

1 bed
£280k

1 Griffin Gardens, Harborne

B17 0HU

1 bed1 bath
£289k

1 Leeson Walk

B17 0LU

3 bed1 bath
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

2.0 km

University Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Peters CofE Primary School. 40 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

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