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1 Willow Drive, Birmingham, B21 8JZ

Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1 Willow Drive

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

1 Willow Drive is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Birmingham (B21 8JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Held since December 2001 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £155,000 sits 302.6% above the 2001 sale of £38,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£64/sq ft) was about 31.3% below the postcode norm. At 56 m² it sits well below the postcode median (83 m² across 32 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Willow Drive

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Mar 2013
EPC improved fromD60toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Willow Drive, Birmingham, B21 8JZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Willow Drive has no planning applications on record.

2

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 1 Willow Drive was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£155,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2001)

£38,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 December 2001Most recent

    £38,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B21 8JZ: £122,000 (2017–2002).

On the street

Versus other Willow Drive homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Willow Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£688

Street avg £1,358

Strongly below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Willow Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£151k

1 Farnham Road

B21 8EQ

2 bed1 bath
£165k

1 Farcroft Avenue

B21 8AA

3 bed
£170k

1 Aylesford Road

B21 8DN

3 bed1 bath
£112k

1 Avenue Road, Handsworth

B21 8ED

1 bed
£227k

1 Copthall Road

B21 8JP

3 bed1 bath
£235k

10 Astley Road

B21 8DH

3 bed1 bath
£241k

1 Fell Grove

B21 8JQ

3 bed1 bath
£140k

1 Uplands Road, Handsworth

B21 8BU

4 bed
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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

15/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

The Hawthorns Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth. 47 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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