What kind of home is 52 Westbourne Road, B21 8AT?

52 Westbourne Road, B21 8AT is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 52 Westbourne Road, B21 8AT last change hands?

52 Westbourne Road, B21 8AT last sold for £89,000 in May 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 52 Westbourne Road, B21 8AT?

The current EPC rating for 52 Westbourne Road, B21 8AT is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 52 Westbourne Road, B21 8AT?

52 Westbourne Road, B21 8AT has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 52 Westbourne Road, B21 8AT use?

The latest EPC at 52 Westbourne Road, B21 8AT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 52 Westbourne Road, B21 8AT?

52 Westbourne Road, B21 8AT 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 52 Westbourne Road, B21 8AT in?

52 Westbourne Road, B21 8AT sits in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B21 postcode district.

Is 52 Westbourne Road, B21 8AT in a safe area?

Police records around 52 Westbourne Road, B21 8AT 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 52 Westbourne Road, B21 8AT?

The closest primary school to 52 Westbourne Road, B21 8AT is St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth (346m), one of 39 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Holyhead School (370m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 52 Westbourne Road, B21 8AT?

The closest underground stop to 52 Westbourne Road, B21 8AT is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), 882m away. The nearest rail option is The Hawthorns Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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52 Westbourne Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 8AT

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 52 Westbourne Road

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

52 Westbourne Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 8AT). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £163,000 sits 83.1% above the 2013 sale of £89,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£97/sq ft) was about 32.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 13 years since the last transfer (May 2013).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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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 4)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Jul 2012

Low Energy Lighting

62%6%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2024from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromE52toD56

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

15%100%

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 52 Westbourne Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 8AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

52 Westbourne Road 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.

52 Westbourne Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£89,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 May 2013Most recent
£89,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B21 8AT: £165,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in B21 8AT

On the street

Versus other Westbourne Road homes

Four headline reads against 39 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,047

Street avg £1,268

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Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

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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.

£165k

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1 Copthall Road

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10 Astley Road

B21 8DH

3 bed1 bath

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1 Fell Grove

B21 8JQ

3 bed1 bath

£155k

1 Willow Drive

B21 8JZ

2 bed1 bath

£151k

1 Farnham Road

B21 8EQ

2 bed1 bath

£140k

1 Uplands Road, Handsworth

B21 8BU

4 bed

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

15/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.9 km

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

Closest school

0.3 km

St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth. 48 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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