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28 Ridgeway, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B17 8JA

3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
145 m²
1561 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 28 Ridgeway

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

28 Ridgeway is a mid-terrace house in Edgbaston, Birmingham, Birmingham (B17 8JA). It has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (around 1561 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 145 m² the property is well over the postcode median (83 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £282,000 sits 101.4% above the 2018 sale of £140,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£90/sq ft) was about 21.6% below the postcode norm. 8 years since the last transfer (May 2018).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2016from Feb 2011
EPC improved fromD60toE54
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
80%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2026from Jun 2016
EPC improved fromE54toC72
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-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 28 Ridgeway, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B17 8JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 Ridgeway has no planning applications on record.

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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.

28 Ridgeway's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).

Current estimate

£282,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 16 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£140,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 May 2018Most recent

    £140,000

    +30.2%over 11 years

  2. 10 April 2007

    £107,500

    +42.4%over 4 years

  3. 27 June 2002

    £75,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B17 8JA: £154,000 (2025–2024).

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.

Floor Area for 28 Ridgeway runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£966

Street avg £1,580

Strongly below

Floor Area

145 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 28 Ridgeway

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £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.
£280k

1 Gimble Walk

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£280k

1 Pale Lane

B17 8RX

£267k

1 Selsey Avenue

B17 8JU

3 bed2 bath
£351k

1 Hunstanton Avenue

B17 8SX

3 bed1 bath
£364k

1 George Dixon Road

B17 8LQ

4 bed2 bath
£384k

1 Fountain Road

B17 8NJ

3 bed
£203k

1 Cricketers Grove

B17 8BF

£450k

1 Duncombe Grove

B17 8SJ

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.
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Crime

184/mo

Steady 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.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 28 Ridgeway, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B17 8JA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.