What energy rating does Flat 4, 140 Poplar Avenue, B17 8ER have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 4, 140 Poplar Avenue, B17 8ER is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 4, 140 Poplar Avenue, B17 8ER?

Flat 4, 140 Poplar Avenue, B17 8ER has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 4, 140 Poplar Avenue, B17 8ER heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 4, 140 Poplar Avenue, B17 8ER records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 4, 140 Poplar Avenue, B17 8ER?

Flat 4, 140 Poplar Avenue, B17 8ER 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 Flat 4, 140 Poplar Avenue, B17 8ER located?

Flat 4, 140 Poplar Avenue, B17 8ER sits in Edgbaston, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B17 postcode district.

Is Flat 4, 140 Poplar Avenue, B17 8ER in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 4, 140 Poplar Avenue, B17 8ER 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.

Which schools serve Flat 4, 140 Poplar Avenue, B17 8ER?

The closest primary school to Flat 4, 140 Poplar Avenue, B17 8ER is George Dixon Primary (501m), one of 41 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is George Dixon Academy (503m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat 4, 140 Poplar Avenue, B17 8ER?

The closest rail stop to Flat 4, 140 Poplar Avenue, B17 8ER is Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station, 2.0km away. The nearest underground option is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), 2.7km away.

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Flat 4, 140 Poplar Avenue, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B17 8ER

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 4

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

Flat 4 is an end-of-terrace house in Edgbaston, Birmingham, Birmingham (B17 8ER). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 62 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (41–62 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 4 units on file. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).

At 62 m² it sits well below the postcode median (99 m² across 32 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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 2)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Oct 2013

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, 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 Flat 4, 140 Poplar Avenue, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B17 8ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 4 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.

Flat 4 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£177,000

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 8ER: £345,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in B17 8ER

On the street

Versus other Poplar Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 4 outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 60 (D)

Above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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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FAQ

Common questions

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