What type of property is 5 Orford Grove, B21 0EW?

5 Orford Grove, B21 0EW is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Orford Grove, B21 0EW?

5 Orford Grove, B21 0EW last sold for £106,000 in February 2006, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Orford Grove, B21 0EW?

The current EPC rating for 5 Orford Grove, B21 0EW is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Orford Grove, B21 0EW?

5 Orford Grove, B21 0EW has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Orford Grove, B21 0EW heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Orford Grove, B21 0EW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Orford Grove, B21 0EW?

5 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.

Where is 5 Orford Grove, B21 0EW located?

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

What is crime like near 5 Orford Grove, B21 0EW?

Police records around 5 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.

Which schools serve 5 Orford Grove, B21 0EW?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Orford Grove, B21 0EW?

The closest underground stop to 5 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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5 Orford Grove, Birmingham, B21 0EW

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Orford Grove

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

5 Orford Grove is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Birmingham (B21 0EW). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since February 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in February 2006. Today's modelled estimate of £160,000 sits 50.9% above the 2006 sale of £106,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£143/sq ft) was about 38.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

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
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Feb 2013

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

May 2024from May 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

57%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Orford Grove, Birmingham, B21 0EW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

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

Current estimate

£160,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£106,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 February 2006Most recent
£106,000

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.

5 Orford Grove is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,536

Street avg £1,334

Above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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1 Alexandra Road, Handsworth

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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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Common questions

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