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42 Station Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0EY

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
108 m²
1163 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 42 Station Road

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

42 Station Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 0EY). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2012–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 26.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £151,000 sits 114.2% above the 2013 sale of £70,500. At 108 m² it's 17.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (92 m² median across 26 EPCs). 14 years since the last transfer (January 2013).

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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Station Road

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 4)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Oct 2012
Windows
SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Aug 2014from Aug 2014
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Jul 2026from Aug 2014
EPC improved fromG1toD63
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Station Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Station Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

42 Station Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£151,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 26.5% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£70,500

Growth on file: 26.5% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 January 2013Most recent

    £70,500

    +26.5%

  2. 21 October 2012

    £55,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in B21 0EY: £142,000 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other Station Road homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 42 Station Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£653

Street avg £858

Below

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Station Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£168k

1 Green Lane, Handsworth

B21 0DE

3 bed1 bath
£186k

1 Frinton Grove

B21 0HX

3 bed1 bath
£222k

1 Earlsmead Road

B21 0HU

3 bed1 bath
£271k

1 Haseley Road

B21 0QU

3 bed1 bath
£168k

1 George Street, Handsworth

B21 0EG

4 bed1 bath
£162k

1 Clarence Avenue

B21 0EB

1 bed1 bath
£216k

1 Ashwin Road

B21 0UT

1 bed1 bath
£154k

1 Mary Road, Handsworth

B21 0RJ

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.
Full Birmingham report

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

St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth. 51 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 42 Station Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0EY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.