What kind of home is 260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, B27 7AH?

260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, B27 7AH is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, B27 7AH?

The current EPC rating for 260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, B27 7AH is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in December 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, B27 7AH?

260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, B27 7AH has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B27 7AH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, B27 7AH use?

The latest EPC at 260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, B27 7AH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, B27 7AH?

260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, B27 7AH has 9 planning records on file (8 approved), most recent in November 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, B27 7AH?

260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, B27 7AH is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, B27 7AH in?

260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, B27 7AH sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B27 postcode district.

Is 260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, B27 7AH in a safe area?

Police records around 260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, B27 7AH 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.

What schools are near 260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, B27 7AH?

The closest primary school to 260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, B27 7AH is Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School (413m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Langley School (861m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, B27 7AH?

The closest rail stop to 260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, B27 7AH is Olton Rail Station, 888m away. In total there are 5 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7AH

9 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 260a

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

260a is a mid-terrace house in Birmingham (B27 7AH). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 77 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 54–81 m². On EPC score it ranks first in the building (50 versus a worst of 43). The latest certificate (December 2020) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 6 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump.

9 planning records sit against the property, 8 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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 6)

Dec 2020

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2010from May 2010

EPC improved fromE51toD55

Mar 2012from May 2010

EPC improved fromD55toG10

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

85%12%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2017from Mar 2012

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Dec 2020from Jan 2017

EPC improved fromG1toE45

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%63%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

260a has been through 8 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

Nov 2020
Change of Use
In report
Prior notification for change of use from bookmaker (A2) to 2 No. one bedroom self-contained residential apartments (C3).
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
PL/2020/02128/PNCA1C
View planning record
Jan 2007
Full
In report
Installation of a satellite dish at rear of premises.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
PL/2006/00878/FULL
View planning record

What's in 260a, Flat, Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7AH's planning history?

7 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

260a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£151,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in B27 7AH: £200,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in B27 7AH

On the street

Versus other Gospel Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 260a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

50 (E)

Street avg 50 (E)

On par

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.9 km

Olton Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School. 38 schools nearby.

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