What type of property is 1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ?

1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ is a semi-detached house.

What did 1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ sell for?

1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ last sold for £70,000 in October 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £39,000 in August 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ?

Across 3 sales between August 2003 and October 2015, 1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ rose from £39,000 to £70,000, a change of £31,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in March 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ?

1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ?

1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ 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.

Where is 1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ located?

1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ sits in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B20 postcode district.

Is 1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ show an average of 10 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 62% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (500% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ?

The closest primary school to 1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ is Westminster Primary School (160m), one of 42 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Holte School (1.1km), with 18 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ?

The closest rail stop to 1 Poplar Avenue, B20 3QQ is Perry Barr Rail Station, 1.0km away. The nearest underground option is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), 2.0km away.

1 Poplar Avenue, Crompton Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 3QQ

Overview

About 1 Poplar Avenue

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

1 Poplar Avenue is a semi-detached house in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham (B20 3QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Sale prices here have outpaced Birmingham HPI: 4.9% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £160,000 sits 128.6% above the 2015 sale of £70,000. Last sold in October 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Poplar 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 15 Mar 2026

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Poplar Avenue's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2003).

Current estimate

£160,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£70,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Birmingham report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

10/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.0 km

Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 72 points of interest in total.

Scenic

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FAQ

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1 Poplar Avenue, Crompton Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 3QQ

About 1 Poplar Avenue

Energy performance

EPC Expired

Sales history & valuation

Sales timeline

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