What kind of home is 34a, Albion Road, B21 8BG?

34a, Albion Road, B21 8BG is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 34a, Albion Road, B21 8BG have?

The current EPC rating for 34a, Albion Road, B21 8BG is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 34a, Albion Road, B21 8BG?

34a, Albion Road, B21 8BG has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 34a, Albion Road, B21 8BG use?

The latest EPC at 34a, Albion Road, B21 8BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 34a, Albion Road, B21 8BG?

34a, Albion Road, B21 8BG 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 34a, Albion Road, B21 8BG in?

34a, Albion Road, B21 8BG sits in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B21 postcode district.

What is crime like near 34a, Albion Road, B21 8BG?

Police records around 34a, 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 34a, Albion Road, B21 8BG?

The closest primary school to 34a, 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.

What transport links are near 34a, Albion Road, B21 8BG?

The closest underground stop to 34a, 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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34a, Albion Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 8BG

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 34a

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

34a is an end-of-terrace house in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 8BG). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 69 m² it's 17.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (84 m² median across 44 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs).

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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 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromD55toC73

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

13%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 34a, Albion Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 8BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

34a 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.

34a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£163,000

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 8BG: £155,000 (2024–2023).

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.

EPC Rating for 34a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 58 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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.

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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