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4a, Piers Road, Birmingham, B21 0UU

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 4a

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

4a is a semi-detached house in Birmingham (B21 0UU). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since October 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

At 70 m² it's 18.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (86 m² median across 11 EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Oct 2013
EPC improved fromD57toE52
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Mar 2023from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromE52toD66
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC 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 4a, Piers Road, Birmingham, B21 0UU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 4a, Piers Road, Birmingham, B21 0UU

1decisions7documents4nearby
  1. Dec 2013
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Installation of external wall insulation to rear of properties and gables/entries where appropriate

    Council
    Ladywood
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    2013/08568/PA
    Full record in report

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

4a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£132,000

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 0UU: £115,000 (2015–2002).

On the street

Versus other Piers Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 4a runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 69 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4a

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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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.
£140k

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B21 0UH

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B21 0HT

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1 Boundary Place

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1 Alexandra Avenue

B21 0PH

£118k

1 Clarence Avenue

B21 0EB

1 bed1 bath
£150k

1 Mary Road, Handsworth

B21 0RJ

£151k

1 Orford Grove

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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

0.5 km

Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth. 68 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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