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9 Dorset Road, Birmingham, B17 8EN

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 9 Dorset Road

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

9 Dorset Road is a mid-terrace house in Birmingham (B17 8EN). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since January 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£228/sq ft) was about 82.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 86 m² it's 16.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (103 m² median across 19 EPCs). Sold October 2024 for £211,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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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 3)
Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
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

Sept 2023from Jan 2010
EPC improved fromD63toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2024from Sept 2023
EPC improved fromC70toD66
Low Energy Lighting
100%22%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property 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 9 Dorset Road, Birmingham, B17 8EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 9 Dorset Road was refused — worth checking the council file.

1 application on record at 9 Dorset Road, Birmingham, B17 8EN

1decisions5documents16nearby
  1. Sept 2025
    OutbuildingFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of single storey detached garage to rear and installation of new access gate to rear.

    Council
    Edgbaston
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    2025/02180/PA
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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.

9 Dorset Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£212,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£211,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 October 2024Most recent

    £211,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B17 8EN: £190,000 (2024–2019).

On the street

Versus other Dorset Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

9 Dorset Road outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,453

Street avg £1,380

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 9 Dorset Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaA planning decision worth checking

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
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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

1.7 km

Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Shireland Technology Primary. 54 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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