What type of property is 7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU?

7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU is a mid-terrace house.

When did 7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU last change hands?

7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU last sold for £45,000 in May 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £41,000 in December 1995, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1995 and May 2001, 7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU rose from £41,000 to £45,000, a change of £4,000. That works out to roughly +1.7% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU?

7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU?

7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU 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 7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU located?

7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B21 postcode district.

What is crime like near 7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU?

Police records around 7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU 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 7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU?

The closest primary school to 7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (202m), one of 36 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St John Wall Catholic School (631m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU?

The closest underground stop to 7 Farcroft Grove, B21 8PU is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), 1.2km away. The nearest rail option is The Hawthorns Rail Station, 1.5km away.

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7 Farcroft Grove, Birmingham, B21 8PU

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Farcroft Grove

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

7 Farcroft Grove is a mid-terrace house in Birmingham (B21 8PU). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Held since May 2001 — that's 25 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1995–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £172,000 sits 282.2% above the 2001 sale of £45,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£50/sq ft) was about 58.3% below the postcode norm.

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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)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromE52toD66

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Farcroft Grove, Birmingham, B21 8PU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Farcroft Grove 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.

Latest sale on 7 Farcroft Grove was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£172,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2001)

£45,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

3 May 2001Most recent
£45,000
+9.8%over 5 years
13 December 1995
£41,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B21 8PU: £140,000 (2023–2016).

Nearby sales in B21 8PU

On the street

Versus other Farcroft Grove homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 7 Farcroft Grove lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£542

Street avg £1,406

Strongly below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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

1.2 km

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

Closest school

0.2 km

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School. 44 schools nearby.

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