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49 Montague Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9DF

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
119 m²
1281 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 49 Montague Road

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

49 Montague Road is a mid-terrace house in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 9DF). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

It changed hands recently, sold October 2025 for £250,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2015–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£195/sq ft) was about 117.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Sept 2015
EPC improved fromE45toD63
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-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 49 Montague Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

49 Montague Road has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 49 Montague Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9DF

2decisions1extensions11documents10nearby
  1. Apr 2020
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of single storey rear extension

    Council
    Perry Barr
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    2020/01072/PA
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. RenovationDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 10 notable nearby
  • The 11 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Latest sale on 49 Montague Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£255,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£250,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 October 2025Most recent

    £250,000

    +108.3%over 9 years

  2. 25 November 2015

    £120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B21 9DF: £140,000 (2022–2011).

On the street

Versus other Montague Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 49 Montague Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,101

Street avg £789

Strongly above

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 126 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 49 Montague 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
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3 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

0.8 km

Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.2 km

King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys. 62 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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