What type of property is 4 Avenue Road, B21 8ED?

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

What was the last sold price for 4 Avenue Road, B21 8ED?

4 Avenue Road, B21 8ED last sold for £130,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £105,000 in April 2018, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Avenue Road, B21 8ED changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2018 and February 2024, 4 Avenue Road, B21 8ED rose from £105,000 to £130,000, a change of £25,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Avenue Road, B21 8ED?

The current EPC rating for 4 Avenue Road, B21 8ED is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Avenue Road, B21 8ED?

4 Avenue Road, B21 8ED has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Avenue Road, B21 8ED heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Avenue Road, B21 8ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Avenue Road, B21 8ED?

4 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 4 Avenue Road, B21 8ED located?

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

What is crime like near 4 Avenue Road, B21 8ED?

Police records around 4 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 4 Avenue Road, B21 8ED?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 Avenue Road, B21 8ED?

The closest underground stop to 4 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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4 Avenue Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 8ED

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Avenue Road

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

4 Avenue Road is a mid-terrace house in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 8ED). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs). Across 2018–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £158,000 is 21.5% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£163/sq ft) was about 51.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2024 for £130,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromD55toE51

Low Energy Lighting

38%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2024from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromE51toC69

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%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

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Avenue Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 8ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

4 Avenue Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£158,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£130,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

27 February 2024Most recent
£130,000
+23.8%over 5 years
19 April 2018
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B21 8ED: £84,000 (2023–2009).

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.

4 Avenue Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,757

Street avg £1,127

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.2 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 Bernhard Drive

B21 8AX

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B21 8DX

£155k

1 The Leverretts

B21 8HJ

£155k

1 Willow Drive

B21 8JZ

2 bed1 bath

£165k

1 Farcroft Avenue

B21 8AA

3 bed

£151k

1 Farnham Road

B21 8EQ

2 bed1 bath

£150k

1 Ivyside, Singh Close

B21 8BB

£168k

10 Albion Road, Handsworth

B21 8BG

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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FAQ

Common questions

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