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20 Herbert Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9AE

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
81 m²
872 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 20 Herbert Road

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

20 Herbert Road is a mid-terrace house in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 9AE). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 84% of similar EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2014.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Jul 2012
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2026from Oct 2023
EPC improved fromD62toC79
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Herbert Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 20 Herbert Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9AE

1decisions8documents10nearby
  1. Apr 2014
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Installation of external wall insulation to rear of properties, gables and entries where applicable.

    Council
    Perry Barr
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    2014/01783/PA
    Full record in report

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

20 Herbert Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£138,000

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 9AE: £110,000 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other Herbert Road homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 20 Herbert Road stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 59 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Herbert Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger 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.
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1 Herbert Road, Handsworth

B21 9AE

£147k

1 Highbury Avenue, Thornhill Road, Handsworth

B21 9DA

£150k

1 York Road, Handsworth

B21 9EB

£151k

1 Chantry Road, Handsworth

B21 9JB

£151k

1 Osborne Road, Handsworth

B21 9EG

£152k

1 Leyton Road

B21 9ED

£154k

1 Brunswick Road, Handsworth

B21 9AQ

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

1.3 km

Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.4 km

William Murdoch Primary School. 58 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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