What type of property is 21 Uplands Road, B21 8BU?

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

When did 21 Uplands Road, B21 8BU last change hands?

21 Uplands Road, B21 8BU last sold for £29,350 in March 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 21 Uplands Road, B21 8BU?

The current EPC rating for 21 Uplands Road, B21 8BU is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Uplands Road, B21 8BU?

21 Uplands Road, B21 8BU has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Uplands Road, B21 8BU heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Uplands Road, B21 8BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Uplands Road, B21 8BU?

21 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.

Where is 21 Uplands Road, B21 8BU located?

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

Is 21 Uplands Road, B21 8BU in a safe area?

Police records around 21 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.

Which schools serve 21 Uplands Road, B21 8BU?

The closest primary school to 21 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 21 Uplands Road, B21 8BU?

The closest underground stop to 21 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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21 Uplands Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 8BU

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Uplands Road

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

21 Uplands Road is a mid-terrace house in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 8BU). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2023 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Today's modelled estimate of £160,000 sits 445.1% above the 2015 sale of £29,350. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£36/sq ft) was about 58.7% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs). Last sold in March 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

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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)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Mar 2023

EPC improved fromD56toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Uplands Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 8BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 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.

21 Uplands Road's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2015).

Current estimate

£160,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£29,350

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 March 2015Most recent
£29,350

Median price across the last 5 sales in B21 8BU: £145,000 (2025–2022).

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 epc rating, 21 Uplands Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£391

Street avg £1,082

Below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.3 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 The Leverretts

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1 Willow Drive

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10 Albion Road, Handsworth

B21 8BG

£151k

1 Farnham Road

B21 8EQ

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1 Aylesford Road

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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

1.4 km

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

Closest school

0.3 km

Rookery School. 45 schools nearby.

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Common questions

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