23 Farnham Road, Birmingham, B21 8EQ
About 23 Farnham Road
23 Farnham Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Birmingham (B21 8EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).
Across 2001–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £168,000 sits 66.3% above the 2017 sale of £101,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). On the market in December 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- DrivewayYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
23 Farnham 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.
Sales history & valuation
23 Farnham Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.
£168,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 16 years.
£101,000
Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
5 December 2017Most recent
£101,000
+165.8%over 16 years9 November 2001
£38,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in B21 8EQ: £153,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in B21 8EQ
Versus other Farnham Road homes
On floor area, 23 Farnham Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,295
Street avg £1,311
Floor Area
78 m²
Street avg 71 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.3 km
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School. 43 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.







