What kind of home is 78 Station Road, B21 0EX?

78 Station Road, B21 0EX is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 78 Station Road, B21 0EX?

The current EPC rating for 78 Station Road, B21 0EX is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in August 2014. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 78 Station Road, B21 0EX?

78 Station Road, B21 0EX has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B21 0EX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 78 Station Road, B21 0EX use?

The latest EPC at 78 Station Road, B21 0EX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 78 Station Road, B21 0EX?

78 Station Road, B21 0EX 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 78 Station Road, B21 0EX in?

78 Station Road, B21 0EX sits in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B21 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 78 Station Road, B21 0EX?

Police records around 78 Station Road, B21 0EX 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 78 Station Road, B21 0EX?

The closest primary school to 78 Station Road, B21 0EX is St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth (416m), one of 40 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Holyhead School (299m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 78 Station Road, B21 0EX?

The closest underground stop to 78 Station Road, B21 0EX is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), 329m away. The nearest rail option is The Hawthorns Rail Station, 884m away.

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78 Station Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0EX

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 78 Station Road

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

78 Station Road is a mid-terrace house in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 0EX). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2014) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 31 Aug 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2014

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromE48toD55

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2014from Aug 2014

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78 Station Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

78 Station 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

78 Station Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£150,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in B21 0EX: £145,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in B21 0EX

On the street

Versus other Station Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 78 Station Road runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 56 (D)

Above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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 Mary Road, Handsworth

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B21 0EW

£153k

1 Milton Grove, Wattville Road

B21 0DB

£155k

1 George Street, Handsworth

B21 0EG

4 bed1 bath

£157k

1 Alexandra Road, Handsworth

B21 0PG

£157k

1 Green Lane, Handsworth

B21 0DE

3 bed1 bath

£157k

1 Nuttall Grove

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1 Paddington Road

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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

0.3 km

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

Closest school

0.3 km

Holyhead School. 52 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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