What kind of home is 2 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX?

2 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 2 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX?

2 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX use?

The latest EPC at 2 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX?

2 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX 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.

Which area is 2 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX in?

2 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX sits in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B21 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX?

Police records around 2 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX 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.

What schools are near 2 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX?

The closest primary school to 2 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX is Grove School (146m), one of 45 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys (76m), with 14 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX?

The closest underground stop to 2 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), 798m away. The nearest rail option is Jewellery Quarter Rail Station, 2.1km away.

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2 Grove Avenue, Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9EX

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 2 Grove Avenue

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

2 Grove Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 9EX). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Nov 2012

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

56%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2025from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromE54toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

0%42%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Grove Avenue, Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Grove Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 9EX: £142,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in B21 9EX

On the street

Versus other Grove Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

57 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

On par

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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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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

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

Closest school

0.1 km

King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys. 59 schools nearby.

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Common questions

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