What energy rating does 19b, Barnsley Road, B17 8EB have?

The current EPC rating for 19b, Barnsley Road, B17 8EB is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 19b, Barnsley Road, B17 8EB?

19b, Barnsley Road, B17 8EB has a recorded floor area of 19 m² (205 sq ft). That makes it about 92% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B17 8EB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 19b, Barnsley Road, B17 8EB heated?

The latest EPC at 19b, Barnsley Road, B17 8EB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 19b, Barnsley Road, B17 8EB?

19b, Barnsley Road, B17 8EB 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.

Where is 19b, Barnsley Road, B17 8EB located?

19b, Barnsley Road, B17 8EB sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B17 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 19b, Barnsley Road, B17 8EB?

Police records around 19b, Barnsley Road, B17 8EB show an average of 184 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 19b, Barnsley Road, B17 8EB?

The closest primary school to 19b, Barnsley Road, B17 8EB is Bearwood Primary School (527m), one of 41 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lordswood Boys' School (270m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 19b, Barnsley Road, B17 8EB?

The closest rail stop to 19b, Barnsley Road, B17 8EB is Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station, 2.5km away. The nearest underground option is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), 2.8km away.

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19b, Barnsley Road, Birmingham, B17 8EB

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 03

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

19 m²

205 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 19b

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

19b is a semi-detached house in Birmingham (B17 8EB). It has a recorded floor area of 19 m² (around 205 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 19 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 17–289 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 19 m² it sits well below the postcode median (233 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).

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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.

19b's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2012from Apr 2010

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2026from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Main Fuel

GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era3rd Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19b, Barnsley Road, Birmingham, B17 8EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19b has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

16 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.

19b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£146,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in B17 8EB: £570,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in B17 8EB

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Area

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Crime

184/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.5 km

Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lordswood Boys' School. 50 schools nearby.

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