72 Wattville Road, Birmingham, B21 0DR
About 72 Wattville Road
72 Wattville Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Birmingham (B21 0DR). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).
Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in November 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2005–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £148,000 sits 65.4% above the 2007 sale of £89,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£146/sq ft) was about 91.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 57 m² it sits well below the postcode median (90 m² across 34 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 11 October 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
72 Wattville Road has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£148,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.8% per year over 2 years.
£89,500
Growth on file: 8.8% per year over 2 years.
Sales timeline
23 November 2007Most recent
£89,500
+20.9%over 2 years23 August 2005
£74,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in B21 0DR: £131,000 (2023–2019).
Nearby sales in B21 0DR
Versus other Wattville Road homes
On floor area, 72 Wattville Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,570
Street avg £1,045
Floor Area
57 m²
Street avg 94 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
293/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.5 km
Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.
Closest school
0.3 km
Oasis Academy Wattville. 48 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.







