What kind of home is 8 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX?

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

How energy efficient is 8 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX?

The current EPC rating for 8 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX?

8 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX use?

The latest EPC at 8 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX?

8 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 8 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX in?

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

Is 8 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX show an average of 293 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX?

The closest primary school to 8 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 transport links are near 8 Grove Avenue, B21 9EX?

The closest underground stop to 8 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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8 Grove Avenue, Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9EX

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Grove Avenue

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

8 Grove Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 9EX). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

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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)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromE44toD64

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Grove Avenue, Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Grove Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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.

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

Current estimate

£160,000

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.

8 Grove Avenue outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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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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£157k

1 Newman Court, Laurel Road, Handsworth

B21 9PB

£155k

1 Woodstock Road, Handsworth

B21 9HX

£166k

1 Grove Avenue, Grove Lane, Handsworth

B21 9EX

£154k

1 Laburnum Cottages, Alfred Road, Handsworth

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£167k

1 Montague Road, Handsworth

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1 Leyton Road

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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

293/mo

Steady 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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