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2a, Flat 5, Austin Road, Birmingham, B21 8NU

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
30 m²
323 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a mid-terrace house in Birmingham (B21 8NU). It has a recorded floor area of 30 m² (around 323 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1991-1995. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good.

At 30 m² it's 21.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (38 m² median across 27 EPCs).

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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.

2a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Sept 2011
Windows
Full DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Low Energy Lighting
50%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Flat 5, Austin Road, Birmingham, B21 8NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a 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.

2a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£157,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in B21 8NU: £160,000 (2024–2003).

On the street

Versus other Austin Road homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 76 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

30 m²

Street avg 35 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2a

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.
£158k

2a, Flat 3, Austin Road

B21 8NU

Flat
£156k

22a, Flat 2, Westbourne Road, Handsworth

B21 8AT

Flat
£156k

2a, Flat 1, Austin Road

B21 8NU

Flat
£155k

2a, Flat 8, Austin Road

B21 8NU

Flat
£160k

2a, Flat 9, Austin Road

B21 8NU

Flat
£154k

22a, Flat 1, Westbourne Road, Handsworth

B21 8AT

Flat
£154k

2a, Flat 12, Austin Road

B21 8NU

Flat
£154k

82a, Flat 2, Sandwell Road

B21 8PS

Flat
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

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

Closest school

0.3 km

St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth. 49 schools nearby.

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

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2a, Flat 5, Austin Road, Birmingham, B21 8NU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.