Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
49 George Street, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0EH
3 sales on record2 planning records
Estimated value
£287,000
- Since the 2020 sale (£197,000)+46%
- Against B21 0EH's recent median (£130,000)+121%
Newest record on this page: March 2020. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
129 m²
1389 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£287,000
- Against its 2020 sale (£197,000)+46%
- Against B21 0EH's recent median (£130,000)+121%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 49 George Street is modelled from its 129 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in B21 0EH. 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
129 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2019
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2020
Recent sales in B21 0EH
5 sales, median £130,000 (2020–2005)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: March 2020 | 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.
Latest sale on 49 George Street was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
17 March 2020Most recent
£197,000
+251.8%over 18 years27 September 2001
£56,000
+24.4%over 4 years21 March 1997
£45,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in B21 0EH: £130,000 (2020–2005).
Nearby sales in B21 0EH
82 George Street, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0EH
Sold Mar 2020
£162,00047 George Street, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0EH
Sold Sept 2019
£168,50055 George Street, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0EH
Sold Jul 2012
£106,00057 George Street, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0EH
Sold Apr 2008
£130,00053 George Street, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0EH
Sold Jul 2005
£109,000
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 49 George Street, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0EH. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn 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 49 George Street
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
49 George Street is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 0EH). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. Other recorded features include outbuildings. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).
At 129 m² the property is well over the postcode median (90 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £287,000 is 45.7% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£142/sq ft) was about 21% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused. Sold March 2020 for £197,000.
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
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- OutbuildingsYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
- 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.
Current Certificate
Nov 2019EPC Rating
A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 5 November 2029
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 49 George Street, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0EH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 applications on record at 49 George Street, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0EH
2decisions2documents4nearby
- Sept 2004FullOutcome in report
(no description)
- Council
- Ladywood
- Reference
- 2004/06218/PA
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- The 2 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Versus other George Street homes
Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On years held, 49 George Street runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,527
Street avg £1,462
Floor Area
129 m²
Street avg 93 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.2 t/year
Street avg 4.0 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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
293/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.
Closest school
0.1 km
Oasis Academy Wattville. 49 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Oasis Academy WattvillePrimary139m
- Holyhead SchoolSecondary602m
- St James Church of England Primary School, HandsworthPrimary634m
- Sandwell AcademySecondary989m
Nearest stops
- Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro)Subway entrance310m
- The Hawthorns Rail StationRailway station610m
- The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro)Subway entrance662m
- Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro)Subway entrance1.3km
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,283 reports46%
- Vehicle Crime386 reports8%
- Criminal Damage & Arson311 reports6%
- Other Theft305 reports6%
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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CPermanent outbuildings
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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 49 George Street is modelled from its 129 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in B21 0EH. 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. 3 sales are recorded for 49 George Street. 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 49 George Street was lodged in November 2019 at band C and is valid until November 2029. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 49 George Street. 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 49 schools and 10 stops listed are measured in a straight line from B21 0EH, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 49 George Street is in council tax band B. 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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