Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
51 Fitz Roy Avenue, Birmingham, B17 8RL
2 planning records
Estimated value
£631,000
- Since the 2009 sale (£430,000)+47%
- Against B17 8RL's recent median (£600,000)+5%
Newest record on this page: February 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Floor area
165 m²
1776 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 42
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£631,000
- Against its 2009 sale (£430,000)+47%
- Against B17 8RL's recent median (£600,000)+5%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 51 Fitz Roy Avenue is modelled from its 165 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in B17 8RL. 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
165 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2016
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2009
Recent sales in B17 8RL
5 sales, median £600,000 (2023–2016)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: February 2023 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | 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.
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
Sales timeline
24 September 2009Most recent
£430,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in B17 8RL: £600,000 (2023–2016).
Nearby sales in B17 8RL
39 Fitz Roy Avenue, Birmingham, B17 8RL
Sold Feb 2023
£860,00043 Fitz Roy Avenue, Birmingham, B17 8RL
Sold Apr 2022
£600,00021 Fitz Roy Avenue, Birmingham, B17 8RL
Sold Feb 2022
£950,00027 Fitz Roy Avenue, Birmingham, B17 8RL
Sold Apr 2015
£620,00033 Fitz Roy Avenue, Birmingham, B17 8RL
Sold Mar 2011
£475,000
What this page doesn't show
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About 51 Fitz Roy Avenue
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
51 Fitz Roy Avenue is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Birmingham (B17 8RL). It has a recorded floor area of 165 m² (around 1776 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2016) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 66).
It hasn't traded since September 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £631,000 is 46.7% above the 2009 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£242/sq ft) was about 21.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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
- Bedrooms5
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageDouble
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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.
51 Fitz Roy Avenue'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 04 Nov 2026
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2016
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E42
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
12.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Expired on 4 November 2026
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2016from Jul 2009
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)
Hot water system changed
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low Energy Lighting
100%33%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 51 Fitz Roy Avenue, Birmingham, B17 8RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
51 Fitz Roy Avenue has an approved single-storey front extension on the planning record.
2 applications on record at 51 Fitz Roy Avenue, Birmingham, B17 8RL
2decisions1extensions11documents16nearby
- Jul 2019ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Front of property
Erection of single storey front extension and alterations to roof.
- Council
- Edgbaston
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- 2019/03228/PA
- More recent applications — locked
- OutbuildingFeb 2022Decision
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Versus other Fitz Roy Avenue homes
Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On co₂ emissions, 51 Fitz Roy Avenue runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,606
Street avg £2,928
Floor Area
165 m²
Street avg 194 m²
Habitable Rooms
9 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
12.0 t/year
Street avg 9.5 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.
Closest school
0.3 km
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School. 46 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary262m
- Woodhouse Primary AcademyPrimary675m
- Lightwoods Primary AcademyPrimary832m
- King Edward VI Lordswood School for GirlsSecondary1.1km
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,302 reports42%
- Vehicle Crime344 reports11%
- Other Theft214 reports7%
- Criminal Damage & Arson208 reports7%
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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)
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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 51 Fitz Roy Avenue is modelled from its 165 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in B17 8RL. 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 51 Fitz Roy Avenue. 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 51 Fitz Roy Avenue was lodged in November 2016 at band E and expired in November 2026, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 51 Fitz Roy Avenue. 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 46 schools and 0 stops listed are measured in a straight line from B17 8RL, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 51 Fitz Roy Avenue is in council tax band F. 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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