What type of property is 27 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA?

27 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA is a mid-terrace house.

What did 27 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA sell for?

27 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA last sold for £178,000 in November 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 27 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA?

The current EPC rating for 27 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a G recorded in September 2025 (4 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 27 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA?

27 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 27 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA heated?

The latest EPC at 27 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 27 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA?

27 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA 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.

Where is 27 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA located?

27 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B21 postcode district.

Is 27 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA in a safe area?

Police records around 27 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA show an average of 293 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 27 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA?

The closest primary school to 27 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA is St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth (258m), one of 40 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Holyhead School (218m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 27 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA?

The closest underground stop to 27 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), 711m away. The nearest rail option is The Hawthorns Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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27 Farcroft Avenue, Birmingham, B21 8AA

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 27 Farcroft Avenue

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

27 Farcroft Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Birmingham (B21 8AA). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2025 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 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 Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It changed hands recently, sold November 2025 for £178,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £214,000 is 20.2% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£178/sq ft) was about 91.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Sept 2025

EPC improved fromG6toC69

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

CommunityGas

Fuel source changed

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

9%82%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Farcroft Avenue, Birmingham, B21 8AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

27 Farcroft Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

Latest sale on 27 Farcroft Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£214,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£178,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 November 2025Most recent
£178,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B21 8AA: £98,000 (2020–2013).

Nearby sales in B21 8AA

On the street

Versus other Farcroft Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

27 Farcroft Avenue outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,914

Street avg £920

Strongly above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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

293/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

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

Closest school

0.2 km

Holyhead School. 51 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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