What type of property is 14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA?

14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA is a mid-terrace house.

When did 14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA last change hands?

14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA last sold for £110,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £32,000 in November 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA changed over time?

Across 4 sales between November 1998 and October 2024, 14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA rose from £32,000 to £110,000, a change of £78,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA?

The current EPC rating for 14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in October 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA?

14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA?

14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA 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 14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA located?

14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA sits in Edgbaston, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B17 postcode district.

Is 14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA 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 14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA?

The closest primary school to 14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA is George Dixon Primary School (366m), one of 42 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is George Dixon Academy (442m), with 13 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA?

The closest rail stop to 14 Ridgeway, B17 8JA is Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station, 2.0km away. The nearest underground option is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), 2.4km away.

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14 Ridgeway, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B17 8JA

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 Ridgeway

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

14 Ridgeway is a mid-terrace house in Edgbaston, Birmingham, Birmingham (B17 8JA). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2016) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £172,000 sits 56.4% above the 2024 sale of £110,000. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £110,000.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2016

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2016from Sept 2014

Low Energy Lighting

0%20%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Ridgeway, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B17 8JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Ridgeway 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.

14 Ridgeway has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£172,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£110,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

24 October 2024Most recent
£110,000
+46.7%over 22 years
17 October 2002
£75,000
+36.5%
8 May 2002
£54,950
+71.7%over 3 years
6 November 1998
£32,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B17 8JA: £175,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in B17 8JA

On the street

Versus other Ridgeway homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Ridgeway is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,341

Street avg £1,573

Below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Fountain Road

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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

2.0 km

Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

George Dixon Primary School. 55 schools nearby.

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