What type of property is 14 Francis Road, B27 6LX?

14 Francis Road, B27 6LX is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 14 Francis Road, B27 6LX last change hands?

14 Francis Road, B27 6LX last sold for £155,000 in August 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £35,000 in April 1997, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Francis Road, B27 6LX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 1997 and August 2020, 14 Francis Road, B27 6LX rose from £35,000 to £155,000, a change of £120,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 14 Francis Road, B27 6LX?

The current EPC rating for 14 Francis Road, B27 6LX is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Francis Road, B27 6LX?

14 Francis Road, B27 6LX has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Francis Road, B27 6LX heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Francis Road, B27 6LX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Francis Road, B27 6LX?

14 Francis Road, B27 6LX 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 14 Francis Road, B27 6LX located?

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

Is 14 Francis Road, B27 6LX in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Francis Road, B27 6LX 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 14 Francis Road, B27 6LX?

The closest primary school to 14 Francis Road, B27 6LX is Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School (210m), one of 36 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School (1.1km), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 14 Francis Road, B27 6LX?

The closest rail stop to 14 Francis Road, B27 6LX is Acocks Green Rail Station, 575m away. In total there are 5 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Francis Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 6LX

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 14 Francis Road

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

14 Francis Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Acocks Green, Birmingham, Birmingham (B27 6LX). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

Across 1997–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £207,000 is 33.5% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£189/sq ft) was about 45.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £155,000 in August 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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

DrivewayYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2019

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Apr 2009

Low Energy Lighting

0%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Francis Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 6LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 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.

14 Francis Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£207,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£155,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

18 August 2020Most recent
£155,000
+342.9%over 23 years
3 April 1997
£35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B27 6LX: £164,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in B27 6LX

On the street

Versus other Francis Road homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Francis Road is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,039

Street avg £1,948

On par

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

On par

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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.

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

0.6 km

Acocks Green Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School. 48 schools nearby.

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