What kind of home is 5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN?

5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN is a semi-detached house.

What did 5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN sell for?

5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN last sold for £117,000 in October 2005, around 21 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £44,000 in March 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 2002 and October 2005, 5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN rose from £44,000 to £117,000, a change of £73,000. That works out to roughly +31.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN?

The current EPC rating for 5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a G recorded in January 2016 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN?

5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN use?

The latest EPC at 5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN?

5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN in?

5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B21 postcode district.

Is 5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN 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 5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN?

The closest primary school to 5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN is William Murdoch Primary School (329m), one of 40 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Holyhead School (478m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN?

The closest underground stop to 5 Carlton Avenue, B21 8AN is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), 1.0km away. The nearest rail option is The Hawthorns Rail Station, 1.5km away.

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5 Carlton Avenue, Birmingham, B21 8AN

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Carlton Avenue

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

5 Carlton Avenue is a semi-detached house in Birmingham (B21 8AN). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2016 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in October 2005. Across 2002–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 31.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £195,000 sits 66.7% above the 2005 sale of £117,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£101/sq ft) was about 24.5% 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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Jan 2016

EPC improved fromG4toD67

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Carlton Avenue, Birmingham, B21 8AN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Carlton 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£195,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 31.8% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£117,000

Growth on file: 31.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

12 October 2005Most recent
£117,000
+56.0%over 1 year
23 September 2004
£75,000
+70.5%over 2 years
28 March 2002
£44,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B21 8AN: £125,000 (2014–2006).

Nearby sales in B21 8AN

On the street

Versus other Carlton Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 Carlton Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,083

Street avg £918

Strongly above

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 7.0 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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1 Mervyn Road

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£175k

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£220k

1 Landgate Road, Handsworth

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£220k

1 Westbourne Road, Handsworth

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3 bed1 bath

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.

Full Birmingham report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

15/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.0 km

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

Closest school

0.3 km

William Murdoch Primary School. 51 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Carlton Avenue, Birmingham, B21 8AN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.