71 Mary Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0RJ
About 71 Mary Road
71 Mary Road is a mid-terrace house in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 0RJ). 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 (October 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).
Most recent transfer was March 2026 at £165,000 — fresh data. Across 1999–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£189/sq ft) was about 141.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 October 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
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 history
71 Mary 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.
Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 71 Mary Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£166,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 26 years.
£165,000
Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 26 years.
Sales timeline
30 March 2026Most recent
£165,000
+26.9%over 6 years6 December 2019
£130,000
+326.2%over 19 years10 December 1999
£30,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in B21 0RJ: £143,000 (2026–2023).
Nearby sales in B21 0RJ
83 Mary Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0RJ
Sold Apr 2026
£122,50055 Mary Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0RJ
Sold Mar 2026
£120,32065 Mary Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0RJ
Sold Jul 2025
£160,0003 Mary Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0RJ
Sold Feb 2024
£163,00081 Mary Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0RJ
Sold Jul 2023
£143,000
Versus other Mary Road homes
Years Held for 71 Mary Road lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,037
Street avg £1,090
Floor Area
81 m²
Street avg 88 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.0 t/year
Street avg 4.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
293/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.
Closest school
0.0 km
James Watt Primary School. 63 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.







