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4 Laburnum Cottages, Alfred Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9NJ

Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
66 m²
710 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 32
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 4 Laburnum Cottages

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

4 Laburnum Cottages is an end-of-terrace house in Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 9NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2013) shows an F (score 32), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 4-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).

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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.

4 Laburnum Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Jul 2023

Current Certificate
Jul 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F32
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 14 July 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let
SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC FPre-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 4 Laburnum Cottages, Alfred Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9NJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Laburnum Cottages has no planning applications on record.

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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.

4 Laburnum Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£139,000

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 9NJ: £115,000 (2025–2006).

On the street

Versus other Alfred Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Laburnum Cottages is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

32 (F)

Street avg 48 (E)

Below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Laburnum Cottages

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 · from £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.
£136k

1 Brunswick Road, Handsworth

B21 9AQ

£143k

1 Osborne Road, Handsworth

B21 9EG

£147k

1 Herbert Road, Handsworth

B21 9AE

£147k

1 Park Terrace, Rookery Road, Handsworth

B21 9QS

£148k

1 Highbury Avenue, Thornhill Road, Handsworth

B21 9DA

£149k

1 Branksome Avenue

B21 9EU

£149k

1 York Road, Handsworth

B21 9EB

£151k

1 Mostyn Road, Handsworth

B21 9DY

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

1.0 km

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

Closest school

0.2 km

William Murdoch Primary School. 51 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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