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53a, Douglas Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9HG

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
63 m²
678 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 53a

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

53a is a semi-detached house in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 9HG). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 63 m² this is the 17th smallest of 46 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 45–200 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 46 units on file.

At 63 m² it sits well below the postcode median (103 m² across 45 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Jul 2012
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
43%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2026from Oct 2023
Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC DPre-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 £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53a, Douglas Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

53a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£149,000

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 9HG: £113,000 (2012–2006).

On the street

Versus other Douglas Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 53a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

Below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 53a

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.
£150k

1 York Road, Handsworth

B21 9EB

£151k

1 Chantry Road, Handsworth

B21 9JB

£151k

1 Osborne Road, Handsworth

B21 9EG

£147k

1 Herbert Road, Handsworth

B21 9AE

£147k

1 Highbury Avenue, Thornhill Road, Handsworth

B21 9DA

£152k

1 Leyton Road

B21 9ED

£154k

1 Brunswick Road, Handsworth

B21 9AQ

£144k

1 Branksome Avenue

B21 9EU

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

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

Closest school

0.2 km

Grove School. 58 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

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