What kind of home is 278 Gospel Lane, B27 7AH?

278 Gospel Lane, B27 7AH is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 278 Gospel Lane, B27 7AH sell for?

278 Gospel Lane, B27 7AH last sold for £204,500 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,500 in November 2001, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 278 Gospel Lane, B27 7AH?

Across 2 sales between November 2001 and February 2024, 278 Gospel Lane, B27 7AH rose from £59,500 to £204,500, a change of £145,000. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 278 Gospel Lane, B27 7AH?

The current EPC rating for 278 Gospel Lane, B27 7AH is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 278 Gospel Lane, B27 7AH?

278 Gospel Lane, B27 7AH has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B27 7AH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 278 Gospel Lane, B27 7AH use?

The latest EPC at 278 Gospel Lane, B27 7AH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 278 Gospel Lane, B27 7AH?

278 Gospel Lane, B27 7AH 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.

Which area is 278 Gospel Lane, B27 7AH in?

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

Is 278 Gospel Lane, B27 7AH in a safe area?

Police records around 278 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 278 Gospel Lane, B27 7AH?

The closest primary school to 278 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.

How well connected is 278 Gospel Lane, B27 7AH?

The closest rail stop to 278 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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278 Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7AH

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 278 Gospel Lane

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

278 Gospel Lane is an end-of-terrace house in Birmingham (B27 7AH). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£240/sq ft) was about 59.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2024 for £204,500.

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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.

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 278 Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

278 Gospel Lane has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2001.

Current estimate

£207,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£204,500

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

16 February 2024Most recent
£204,500
+243.7%over 22 years
9 November 2001
£59,500

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

Nearby sales in B27 7AH

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Versus other Gospel Lane homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 278 Gospel Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,589

Street avg £1,956

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.4 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.

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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

0.9 km

Olton Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School. 38 schools nearby.

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