Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
7 Fountain Road, Birmingham, B17 8NJ
Estimated value
£290,000
- Since the 2013 sale (£165,500)+75%
- Against B17 8NJ's recent median (£282,000)+3%
Newest record on this page: May 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
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
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£290,000
- Against its 2013 sale (£165,500)+75%
- Against B17 8NJ's recent median (£282,000)+3%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 7 Fountain Road is modelled from its 78 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in B17 8NJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
78 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2024
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2013
Recent sales in B17 8NJ
5 sales, median £282,000 (2022–2001)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: April 2022 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
7 Fountain Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
9 October 2013Most recent
£165,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in B17 8NJ: £282,000 (2022–2001).
Nearby sales in B17 8NJ
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 7 Fountain Road, Birmingham, B17 8NJ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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 £290,000 sits 75.2% 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.
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
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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
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 May 2034
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
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.
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
Floor Area
78 m²
Street avg 153 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 6.9 t/year
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.
Crime
184/mo
Steady 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.
Nearest schools
- George Dixon PrimaryPrimary306m
- George Dixon AcademySecondary315m
- George Dixon Primary SchoolPrimary408m
- Lordswood Boys' SchoolSecondary715m
Nearest stops
- Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro)Subway entrance2.1km
- Five Ways (West Midlands Metro)Subway entrance2.7km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail StationRailway station2.7km
- University Rail StationRailway station2.8km
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,302 reports42%
- Vehicle Crime344 reports11%
- Other Theft214 reports7%
- Criminal Damage & Arson208 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 7 Fountain Road is modelled from its 78 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in B17 8NJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 7 Fountain Road. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 7 Fountain Road was lodged in May 2024 at band D and is valid until May 2034. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 7 Fountain Road. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 17 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 45 schools and 7 stops listed are measured in a straight line from B17 8NJ, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 7 Fountain Road is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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