Flat 2, 29 Alexander Road, Birmingham, B27 6ER
About Flat 2
Flat 2 is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Birmingham (B27 6ER). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).
Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £153,000 is 24.4% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£150/sq ft) was about 48.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. At 76 m² it's 26.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (103 m² median across 30 EPCs). Sold January 2023 for £123,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
- Summer houseYes
Building
- Heating systemLpg
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Window efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
A recent planning application at Flat 2 was refused — worth checking the council file.
- May 2022AmendmentIn report
Application for a lawful development certificate for existing detached wooden structure in the rear garden in excess of 4 years
- Council
- Yardley
Retrospective- Documents
- 10 docs on file
- Reference
- 2022/02965/PA
- Dec 2021AmendmentIn report
Application for a lawful development certificate for an existing single storey detached building to rear garden in excess of 4 years
Retrospective- Documents
- 3 docs on file
- Reference
- 2021/10838/PA
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Flat 2
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Price for Flat 2 has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.
£153,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 26 years.
£123,000
Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 26 years.
Sales timeline
27 January 2023Most recent
£123,000
+50.0%over 7 years5 May 2015
£82,000
-6.3%over 5 years15 February 2010
£87,500
+2.9%over 6 years23 January 2004
£85,000
+77.1%over 1 year16 July 2002
£48,000
+9.1%over 1 year1 October 2000
£44,000
+23.9%over 2 years3 September 1998
£35,500
+42.0%over 1 year29 November 1996
£25,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in B27 6ER: £240,000 (2022–2020).
Nearby sales in B27 6ER
Versus other Alexander Road homes
On years held, Flat 2 runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,618
Street avg £1,398
Floor Area
76 m²
Street avg 57 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
9/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Acocks Green Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.2 km
Cedars Academy. 53 schools nearby.
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