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29 York Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9EB

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
94 m²
1012 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 29 York Road

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

29 York Road is a mid-terrace house in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 9EB). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 94 m² it's 15.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 22 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2015–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £202,000 sits 51.9% above the 2018 sale of £133,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£131/sq ft) was about 127.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2018 at £133,000.

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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.

29 York Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Sept 2014
EPC improved fromD58toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 York Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29 York Road has no planning applications on record.

10

But the area is active

10 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.

29 York Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£202,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.8% per year over 3 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£133,000

Growth on file: 8.8% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 November 2018Most recent

    £133,000

    +33.0%over 3 years

  2. 25 June 2015

    £100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B21 9EB: £122,500 (2021–2008).

On the street

Versus other York Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 29 York Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,415

Street avg £978

Above

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 29 York 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.
£209k

1 Maple Close

B21 9JZ

£190k

1 Brunswick Gardens

B21 9AG

£187k

1 Douglas Road, Handsworth

B21 9HG

3 bed
£187k

1 Windermere Road, Handsworth

B21 9RQ

4 bed
£185k

1 Golds Hill Gardens

B21 9DH

£222k

1 Invention Avenue

B21 9AF

£183k

1 Laburnum Cottages, Alfred Road, Handsworth

B21 9NJ

£230k

1 Montague Road, Handsworth

B21 9DF

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

1.0 km

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

Closest school

0.3 km

Grove School. 63 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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 29 York Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9EB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.