What kind of home is 13 Uplands Road, B21 8BU?

13 Uplands Road, B21 8BU is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 13 Uplands Road, B21 8BU?

13 Uplands Road, B21 8BU last sold for £158,998 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 13 Uplands Road, B21 8BU have?

The current EPC rating for 13 Uplands Road, B21 8BU is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2025 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Uplands Road, B21 8BU?

13 Uplands Road, B21 8BU has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B21 8BU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 Uplands Road, B21 8BU use?

The latest EPC at 13 Uplands Road, B21 8BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Uplands Road, B21 8BU?

13 Uplands Road, B21 8BU 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 13 Uplands Road, B21 8BU in?

13 Uplands Road, B21 8BU sits in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B21 postcode district.

What is crime like near 13 Uplands Road, B21 8BU?

Police records around 13 Uplands Road, B21 8BU 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 13 Uplands Road, B21 8BU?

The closest primary school to 13 Uplands Road, B21 8BU is Rookery School (250m), one of 35 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St John Wall Catholic School (786m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 13 Uplands Road, B21 8BU?

The closest underground stop to 13 Uplands Road, B21 8BU is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), 1.4km away. The nearest rail option is The Hawthorns Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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13 Uplands Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 8BU

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 13 Uplands Road

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

13 Uplands Road is a mid-terrace house in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 8BU). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2025 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good.

Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £158,998 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£182/sq ft) was about 139.7% 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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Apr 2025

EPC improved fromF27toC70

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Uplands Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 8BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Uplands 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 13 Uplands Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£168,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£158,998

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 May 2025Most recent
£158,998

Median price across the last 5 sales in B21 8BU: £138,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in B21 8BU

On the street

Versus other Uplands Road homes

Four headline reads against 42 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 13 Uplands Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,963

Street avg £1,026

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 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.

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Posey Close

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1 Bernhard Drive

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£160k

1 Greenhill Road, Handsworth

B21 8DX

£182k

1 Mervyn Road

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£155k

1 The Leverretts

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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

1.4 km

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

Closest school

0.3 km

Rookery School. 45 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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