What type of property is 3 Francis Road, B27 6LT?

3 Francis Road, B27 6LT is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Francis Road, B27 6LT last change hands?

3 Francis Road, B27 6LT last sold for £130,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £67,500 in August 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Francis Road, B27 6LT appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between August 2010 and October 2020, 3 Francis Road, B27 6LT rose from £67,500 to £130,000, a change of £62,500. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Francis Road, B27 6LT?

The current EPC rating for 3 Francis Road, B27 6LT is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. It has improved from a G recorded in June 2010 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Francis Road, B27 6LT?

3 Francis Road, B27 6LT has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B27 6LT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Francis Road, B27 6LT heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Francis Road, B27 6LT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Francis Road, B27 6LT?

3 Francis Road, B27 6LT is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 3 Francis Road, B27 6LT located?

3 Francis Road, B27 6LT sits in Acocks Green, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B27 postcode district.

Is 3 Francis Road, B27 6LT in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Francis Road, B27 6LT 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 3 Francis Road, B27 6LT?

The closest primary school to 3 Francis Road, B27 6LT is Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School (226m), one of 36 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School (1.2km), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Francis Road, B27 6LT?

The closest rail stop to 3 Francis Road, B27 6LT is Acocks Green Rail Station, 597m away. In total there are 5 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Francis Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 6LT

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Francis Road

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

3 Francis Road is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Acocks Green, Birmingham, Birmingham (B27 6LT). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 2010–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £196,000 sits 50.8% above the 2020 sale of £130,000. Sold October 2020 for £130,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromG2toD59

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%33%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2021from Aug 2020

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Francis Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 6LT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Francis Road has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

25applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£130,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

6 October 2020Most recent
£130,000
+18.2%over 9 years
2 May 2011
£110,000
-4.3%over 6 months
26 October 2010
£115,000
+70.4%
25 August 2010
£67,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B27 6LT: £178,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in B27 6LT

On the street

Versus other Francis Road homes

Four headline reads against 39 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Francis Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,529

Street avg £1,674

Below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Acocks Green Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School. 48 schools nearby.

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