What type of property is 2 The Oaks, B17 8QQ?

2 The Oaks, B17 8QQ is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What did 2 The Oaks, B17 8QQ sell for?

2 The Oaks, B17 8QQ last sold for £645,000 in February 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 The Oaks, B17 8QQ?

The current EPC rating for 2 The Oaks, B17 8QQ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in August 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 The Oaks, B17 8QQ?

2 The Oaks, B17 8QQ has a recorded floor area of 172 m² (1,851 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 The Oaks, B17 8QQ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 The Oaks, B17 8QQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 The Oaks, B17 8QQ?

2 The Oaks, B17 8QQ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 The Oaks, B17 8QQ located?

2 The Oaks, B17 8QQ sits in Harborne, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B17 postcode district.

Is 2 The Oaks, B17 8QQ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 The Oaks, B17 8QQ show an average of 184 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 The Oaks, B17 8QQ?

The closest primary school to 2 The Oaks, B17 8QQ is George Dixon Primary (890m), one of 40 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls (39m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 The Oaks, B17 8QQ?

The closest rail stop to 2 The Oaks, B17 8QQ is University Rail Station, 2.7km away. The nearest underground option is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), 2.7km away.

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2 The Oaks, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8QQ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

172 m²

1851 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 The Oaks

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

2 The Oaks is a five-bedroom detached house in Harborne, Birmingham, Birmingham (B17 8QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 172 m² (around 1851 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The latest certificate is from August 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On the market in February 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years. Today's modelled estimate of £823,000 is 27.6% above the 2018 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2

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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.

2 The Oaks's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Aug 2026

Current Certificate

Aug 2016

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 8 August 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 The Oaks, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 The Oaks 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.

Current estimate

£823,000

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Last sold (2018)

£645,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 February 2018Most recent
£645,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in B17 8QQ: £815,000 (2024–2022).

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Area

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Crime

184/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.7 km

University Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.0 km

King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls. 48 schools nearby.

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