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108 Poplar Avenue, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B17 8ER

5 sales on record4 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
160 m²
1722 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 108 Poplar Avenue

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

108 Poplar Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Edgbaston, Birmingham, Birmingham (B17 8ER). It has a recorded floor area of 160 m² (around 1722 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

At 160 m² the property is well over the postcode median (68 m² across 32 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Sold April 2023 for £340,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 4 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension and subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £410,000 is 20.6% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£197/sq ft) was about 96% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

108 Poplar Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Feb 2014
Low Energy Lighting
29%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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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 108 Poplar Avenue, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B17 8ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A HMO conversion application was refused at 108 Poplar Avenue in 2021.

4 applications on record at 108 Poplar Avenue, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B17 8ER

4decisions1extensions29documents16nearby
Flagged:RetrospectiveHMO conversionSubdivision
  1. Jan 2007
    ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Retention of self-contained flat within the roofspace

    Council
    Edgbaston
    Retrospective
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    2006/06681/PA
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. SubdivisionDecision
  4. HMODecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 16 notable nearby
  • The 29 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.

Price for 108 Poplar Avenue has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.

Current estimate

£410,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£340,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 April 2023Most recent

    £340,000

    +13.3%over 4 years

  2. 20 December 2018

    £300,000

    +29.0%over 4 years

  3. 31 July 2014

    £232,500

    +16.3%over 8 years

  4. 31 July 2005

    £200,000

    +189.9%over 6 years

  5. 31 March 1999

    £69,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B17 8ER: £345,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Poplar Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 108 Poplar Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,125

Street avg £1,250

Strongly above

Floor Area

160 m²

Street avg 189 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.7 t/year

Street avg 9.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 108 Poplar Avenue

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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.
£380k

1 Fountain Road

B17 8NJ

3 bed
£450k

1 Duncombe Grove

B17 8SJ

£370k

1 George Dixon Road

B17 8LQ

4 bed2 bath
£481k

1 Perrott Way

B17 8LW

4 bed3 bath
£496k

1 Carisbrooke Road

B17 8NN

5 bed
£325k

1 Hunstanton Avenue

B17 8SX

3 bed1 bath
£519k

1 Hazeley Close, Harborne

B17 8AY

3 bed
£280k

1 Gimble Walk

B17 8SL

2 bed
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

Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

George Dixon Primary. 52 schools nearby.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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