What type of property is 1a, Oxford Road, B27 6DS?

1a, Oxford Road, B27 6DS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1a, Oxford Road, B27 6DS?

1a, Oxford Road, B27 6DS last sold for £136,000 in February 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Oxford Road, B27 6DS?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Oxford Road, B27 6DS is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2014. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Oxford Road, B27 6DS?

1a, Oxford Road, B27 6DS has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 44% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B27 6DS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Oxford Road, B27 6DS heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Oxford Road, B27 6DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Oxford Road, B27 6DS?

1a, Oxford Road, B27 6DS is in council tax band C.

Where is 1a, Oxford Road, B27 6DS located?

1a, Oxford Road, B27 6DS sits in Acocks Green, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B27 postcode district.

Is 1a, Oxford Road, B27 6DS in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Oxford Road, B27 6DS show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 57% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (58% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1a, Oxford Road, B27 6DS?

The closest primary school to 1a, Oxford Road, B27 6DS is Holy Souls Catholic Primary School (124m), one of 37 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School (411m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, Oxford Road, B27 6DS?

The closest rail stop to 1a, Oxford Road, B27 6DS is Acocks Green Rail Station, 293m away. In total there are 5 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Oxford Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 6DS

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Acocks Green, Birmingham, Birmingham (B27 6DS). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It hasn't traded since February 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. At 88 m² the property is well over the postcode median (62 m² across 37 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £249,000 sits 83.1% above the 2010 sale of £136,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromD68toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Oxford Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 6DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

May 2020
HMOOutline
In report
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed change of use from dwelling house (Use Class C3) to 6-person HMO (Use Class C4)
Council
Yardley
Change of Use
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
2020/02703/PA
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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.

Current estimate

£249,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£136,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 February 2010Most recent
£136,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B27 6DS: £375,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in B27 6DS

On the street

Versus other Oxford Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,545

Street avg £1,994

On par

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 135 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 7.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Birmingham report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Acocks Green Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.1 km

Holy Souls Catholic Primary School. 44 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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