What type of property is Flat 2, 22 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA?

Flat 2, 22 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does Flat 2, 22 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 2, 22 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in September 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 2, 22 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA?

Flat 2, 22 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (420 sq ft). That makes it about 59% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B21 8AA. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 2, 22 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 2, 22 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is Flat 2, 22 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA located?

Flat 2, 22 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B21 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Flat 2, 22 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA?

Police records around Flat 2, 22 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA 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.

Which schools serve Flat 2, 22 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA?

The closest primary school to Flat 2, 22 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 Flat 2, 22 Farcroft Avenue, B21 8AA?

The closest underground stop to Flat 2, 22 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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Flat 2, 22 Farcroft Avenue, Birmingham, B21 8AA

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

39 m²

420 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Flat 2

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

Flat 2 is a detached house in Birmingham (B21 8AA). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 39 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (39–50 m²). On EPC score it ranks last in the building (68 versus a best of 68). The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

At 39 m² it sits well below the postcode median (95 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2011from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromF28toE42

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Sept 2011from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromE42toF33

Oct 2023from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromF33toD68

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st 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 Flat 2, 22 Farcroft Avenue, Birmingham, B21 8AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 2 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.

Flat 2 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£173,000

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 8AA: £98,000 (2020–2013).

Nearby sales in B21 8AA

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Comparables

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Rising 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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