Severn Court, Flat 21, 23 Alwynn Walk, Birmingham, B23 7YY

Severn Court is an end-of-terrace house in Birmingham (B23 7YY). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1976-1982. At 60 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across Severn Court (45–60 m²). The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (76 versus a worst of 12). The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Held since September 2009 — that's 17 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Sale prices here have outpaced Birmingham HPI: 6.7% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £112,000 is 49.3% above the 2009 sale price. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs).