What kind of home is 25 Ridgeway, B17 8JB?

25 Ridgeway, B17 8JB is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 25 Ridgeway, B17 8JB last change hands?

25 Ridgeway, B17 8JB last sold for £105,000 in January 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 25 Ridgeway, B17 8JB have?

The current EPC rating for 25 Ridgeway, B17 8JB is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2015 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 25 Ridgeway, B17 8JB?

25 Ridgeway, B17 8JB has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 25 Ridgeway, B17 8JB use?

The latest EPC at 25 Ridgeway, B17 8JB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 25 Ridgeway, B17 8JB?

25 Ridgeway, B17 8JB 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 25 Ridgeway, B17 8JB in?

25 Ridgeway, B17 8JB sits in Edgbaston, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B17 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 25 Ridgeway, B17 8JB?

Police records around 25 Ridgeway, B17 8JB 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 25 Ridgeway, B17 8JB?

The closest primary school to 25 Ridgeway, B17 8JB is George Dixon Primary School (333m), one of 42 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is George Dixon Academy (414m), with 13 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 25 Ridgeway, B17 8JB?

The closest rail stop to 25 Ridgeway, B17 8JB 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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25 Ridgeway, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B17 8JB

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 25 Ridgeway

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

25 Ridgeway is an end-of-terrace house in Edgbaston, Birmingham, Birmingham (B17 8JB). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 sits 95.2% above the 2016 sale of £105,000. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in January 2016.

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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.

25 Ridgeway ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Jun 2015

EPC improved fromE47toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-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 25 Ridgeway, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B17 8JB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 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.

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

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£105,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 January 2016Most recent
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B17 8JB: £153,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in B17 8JB

On the street

Versus other Ridgeway homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 25 Ridgeway runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,207

Street avg £1,157

On par

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly 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 Hunstanton Avenue

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1 George Dixon Road

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1 Fountain Road

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3 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

0.3 km

George Dixon Primary School. 55 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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