What kind of home is 48 Dora Road, B21 0RL?

48 Dora Road, B21 0RL is a mid-terrace house.

When did 48 Dora Road, B21 0RL last change hands?

48 Dora Road, B21 0RL last sold for £120,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £81,000 in June 2017. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 48 Dora Road, B21 0RL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2017 and November 2019, 48 Dora Road, B21 0RL rose from £81,000 to £120,000, a change of £39,000. That works out to roughly +17.2% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 48 Dora Road, B21 0RL have?

The current EPC rating for 48 Dora Road, B21 0RL is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in June 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2017 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 48 Dora Road, B21 0RL?

48 Dora Road, B21 0RL has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 48 Dora Road, B21 0RL use?

The latest EPC at 48 Dora Road, B21 0RL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 48 Dora Road, B21 0RL?

48 Dora Road, B21 0RL 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 48 Dora Road, B21 0RL in?

48 Dora Road, B21 0RL sits in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B21 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 48 Dora Road, B21 0RL?

Police records around 48 Dora Road, B21 0RL 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 48 Dora Road, B21 0RL?

The closest primary school to 48 Dora Road, B21 0RL is Oasis Academy Boulton (111m), one of 49 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Windsor Olympus Academy (338m), with 14 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 48 Dora Road, B21 0RL?

The closest underground stop to 48 Dora Road, B21 0RL is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), 277m away. The nearest rail option is The Hawthorns Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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48 Dora Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0RL

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 48 Dora Road

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

48 Dora Road is a mid-terrace house in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 0RL). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 2017–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £151,000 is 25.8% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£136/sq ft) was about 53% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2019 at £120,000.

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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 2)

Jun 2018

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2018from May 2017

EPC improved fromF34toD61

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, 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 48 Dora Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

48 Dora 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.

48 Dora Road saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£151,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.2% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£120,000

Growth on file: 17.2% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

29 November 2019Most recent
£120,000
+46.3%over 2 years
10 August 2017
£82,000
+1.2%
7 June 2017
£81,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B21 0RL: £121,000 (2021–2017).

Nearby sales in B21 0RL

On the street

Versus other Dora Road homes

Four headline reads against 41 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

48 Dora Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,463

Street avg £1,025

Above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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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3 bed1 bath

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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

Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.1 km

Oasis Academy Boulton. 63 schools nearby.

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FAQ

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