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7 Fountain Road, Birmingham, B17 8NJ

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 7 Fountain Road

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

7 Fountain Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Birmingham (B17 8NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £292,000 sits 76.4% above the 2013 sale of £165,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£197/sq ft) was about 91.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 78 m² it sits well below the postcode median (185 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On the market in October 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Fountain Road

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

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Jan 2013
EPC improved fromF33toD65
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property 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 7 Fountain Road, Birmingham, B17 8NJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Fountain Road 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.

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

Current estimate

£292,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£165,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 October 2013Most recent

    £165,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B17 8NJ: £282,000 (2022–2001).

On the street

Versus other Fountain Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 7 Fountain Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,122

Street avg £1,223

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 153 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Fountain Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £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.
£267k

1 Selsey Avenue

B17 8JU

3 bed2 bath
£325k

1 Hunstanton Avenue

B17 8SX

3 bed1 bath
£380k

1 Fountain Road

B17 8NJ

3 bed
£174k

1 Marsland Close

B17 8NG

3 bed1 bath
£519k

1 Hazeley Close, Harborne

B17 8AY

3 bed
£280k

1 Gimble Walk

B17 8SL

2 bed
£370k

1 George Dixon Road

B17 8LQ

4 bed2 bath
£481k

1 Perrott Way

B17 8LW

4 bed3 bath
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

2.1 km

Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.3 km

George Dixon Primary. 45 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 7 Fountain Road, Birmingham, B17 8NJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.