What type of property is 26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED?

26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED is a mid-terrace house.

When did 26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED last change hands?

26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED last sold for £95,000 in August 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £30,000 in July 1995, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1995 and August 2005, 26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED rose from £30,000 to £95,000, a change of £65,000. That works out to roughly +12% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED have?

The current EPC rating for 26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in March 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED?

26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED?

26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED 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 26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED located?

26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED sits in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B21 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED?

Police records around 26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED 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 26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED?

The closest primary school to 26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (67m), one of 35 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St John Wall Catholic School (493m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED?

The closest underground stop to 26 Avenue Road, B21 8ED is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), 1.5km away. The nearest rail option is The Hawthorns Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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26 Avenue Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 8ED

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 26 Avenue Road

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

26 Avenue Road is a mid-terrace house in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 8ED). 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 (March 2018) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in August 2005. Across 1995–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 12% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £149,000 sits 56.8% above the 2005 sale of £95,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2018

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2018from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromF37toD58

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Avenue Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 8ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Avenue 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.

26 Avenue Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£149,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.0% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£95,000

Growth on file: 12.0% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

24 August 2005Most recent
£95,000
+216.7%over 10 years
6 July 1995
£30,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B21 8ED: £130,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in B21 8ED

On the street

Versus other Avenue Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26 Avenue Road outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,267

Street avg £1,164

Above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

1.5 km

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

Closest school

0.1 km

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School. 43 schools nearby.

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