What kind of home is 2 Albion Road, B21 8BG?

2 Albion Road, B21 8BG is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 2 Albion Road, B21 8BG last change hands?

2 Albion Road, B21 8BG last sold for £350,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 8 sales on record going back to £26,000 in January 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Albion Road, B21 8BG appreciated in value?

Across 8 sales between January 1997 and February 2024, 2 Albion Road, B21 8BG rose from £26,000 to £350,000, a change of £324,000. That works out to roughly +10.1% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Albion Road, B21 8BG have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Albion Road, B21 8BG is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Albion Road, B21 8BG?

2 Albion Road, B21 8BG has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (1,173 sq ft). That makes it about 51% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B21 8BG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Albion Road, B21 8BG use?

The latest EPC at 2 Albion Road, B21 8BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Albion Road, B21 8BG?

2 Albion Road, B21 8BG 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 2 Albion Road, B21 8BG in?

2 Albion Road, B21 8BG sits in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B21 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Albion Road, B21 8BG?

Police records around 2 Albion Road, B21 8BG 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 2 Albion Road, B21 8BG?

The closest primary school to 2 Albion Road, B21 8BG is Rookery School (244m), one of 42 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Holyhead School (644m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Albion Road, B21 8BG?

The closest underground stop to 2 Albion Road, B21 8BG is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), 1.2km away. The nearest rail option is The Hawthorns Rail Station, 1.6km away.

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2 Albion Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 8BG

8 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

109 m²

1173 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Albion Road

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

2 Albion Road is an end-of-terrace house in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 8BG). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £164,000 is 53.1% below the 2024 sale of £350,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£298/sq ft) was about 203.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 109 m² the property is well over the postcode median (81 m² across 44 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). Sold February 2024 for £350,000.

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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.

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Albion Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 8BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Albion 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.

Latest sale on 2 Albion Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£164,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.1% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£350,000

Growth on file: 10.1% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

21 February 2024Most recent
£350,000
+233.3%over 9 months
6 June 2023
£105,000
-5.4%over 15 years
1 May 2008
£111,000
+19.0%over 9 months
22 July 2007
£93,250
+19.6%over 3 years
23 June 2004
£78,000
+64.2%over 1 year
12 August 2002
£47,500
+39.7%over 1 year
26 July 2001
£34,000
+30.8%over 4 years
28 January 1997
£26,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B21 8BG: £155,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in B21 8BG

On the street

Versus other Albion Road homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Albion Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,211

Street avg £1,361

Strongly above

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.6 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.

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10 Albion Road, Handsworth

B21 8BG

£160k

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B21 8AX

£160k

1 Greenhill Road, Handsworth

B21 8DX

£170k

1 Aylesford Road

B21 8DN

3 bed1 bath

£155k

1 The Leverretts

B21 8HJ

£155k

1 Willow Drive

B21 8JZ

2 bed1 bath

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1 Posey Close

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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.

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

1.2 km

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

Closest school

0.2 km

Rookery School. 52 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Albion Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 8BG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.