What kind of home is 28 Ridgeway, B17 8JA?

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

When did 28 Ridgeway, B17 8JA last change hands?

28 Ridgeway, B17 8JA last sold for £140,000 in May 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £75,500 in June 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 28 Ridgeway, B17 8JA?

Across 3 sales between June 2002 and May 2018, 28 Ridgeway, B17 8JA rose from £75,500 to £140,000, a change of £64,500. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 28 Ridgeway, B17 8JA?

The current EPC rating for 28 Ridgeway, B17 8JA is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in June 2016. It has dropped from a D recorded in February 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 28 Ridgeway, B17 8JA?

28 Ridgeway, B17 8JA has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (1,195 sq ft). That makes it about 39% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B17 8JA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 28 Ridgeway, B17 8JA use?

The latest EPC at 28 Ridgeway, B17 8JA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 28 Ridgeway, B17 8JA?

28 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.

Which area is 28 Ridgeway, B17 8JA in?

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

Is 28 Ridgeway, B17 8JA in a safe area?

Police records around 28 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.

What schools are near 28 Ridgeway, B17 8JA?

The closest primary school to 28 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 28 Ridgeway, B17 8JA?

The closest rail stop to 28 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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28 Ridgeway, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B17 8JA

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

111 m²

1195 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (February 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump.

At 111 m² the property is well over the postcode median (83 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 76% of similar EPCs). 8 years since the last transfer (May 2018). Across 2002–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £181,000 is 29.3% above the 2018 sale price.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Jun 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2016

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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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.

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

Current estimate

£181,000

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

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Last sold (2018)

£140,000

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

Sales timeline

3 May 2018Most recent
£140,000
+30.2%over 11 years
10 April 2007
£107,500
+42.4%over 4 years
27 June 2002
£75,500

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

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.

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

Price per m²

£1,261

Street avg £1,578

Strongly below

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly below

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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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FAQ

Common questions

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