What kind of home is 4 Orford Grove, B21 0EW?

4 Orford Grove, B21 0EW is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Orford Grove, B21 0EW?

4 Orford Grove, B21 0EW last sold for £84,000 in September 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Orford Grove, B21 0EW have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Orford Grove, B21 0EW is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2015 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Orford Grove, B21 0EW?

4 Orford Grove, B21 0EW has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B21 0EW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Orford Grove, B21 0EW use?

The latest EPC at 4 Orford Grove, B21 0EW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Orford Grove, B21 0EW?

4 Orford Grove, B21 0EW 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.

Which area is 4 Orford Grove, B21 0EW in?

4 Orford Grove, B21 0EW sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B21 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Orford Grove, B21 0EW?

Police records around 4 Orford Grove, B21 0EW show an average of 15 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (778% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Orford Grove, B21 0EW?

The closest primary school to 4 Orford Grove, B21 0EW is Oasis Academy Wattville (261m), one of 40 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Holyhead School (501m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Orford Grove, B21 0EW?

The closest underground stop to 4 Orford Grove, B21 0EW is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), 207m away. The nearest rail option is The Hawthorns Rail Station, 736m away.

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4 Orford Grove, Birmingham, B21 0EW

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Orford Grove

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

4 Orford Grove is a mid-terrace house in Birmingham (B21 0EW). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £151,000 sits 79.8% above the 2015 sale of £84,000. 11 years since the last transfer (September 2015).

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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.

4 Orford Grove ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Aug 2015

EPC improved fromF26toC71

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

13%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Orford Grove, Birmingham, B21 0EW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Orford Grove 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

4 Orford Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£151,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£84,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 September 2015Most recent
£84,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B21 0EW: £118,000 (2025–2003).

Nearby sales in B21 0EW

On the street

Versus other Orford Grove homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 4 Orford Grove lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,273

Street avg £1,399

Below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

15/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.3 km

Oasis Academy Wattville. 51 schools nearby.

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