1 Dolphin Lane, Birmingham, B27 7DF
About 1 Dolphin Lane
1 Dolphin Lane is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Birmingham (B27 7DF). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
On the market in August 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused. Across 1999–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £189,000 is 48.8% above the 2015 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- GarageYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
1 Dolphin Lane has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
- Jul 2019ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension.
- Council
- Yardley
- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- 2019/03532/PA
- Oct 2018ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Single storey
Erection of single storey forward and rear extension
- Council
- Yardley
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- 2018/08490/PA
What's in 1 Dolphin Lane, Birmingham, B27 7DF's planning history?
Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
1 Dolphin Lane has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.
£189,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 16 years.
£127,000
Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
19 August 2015Most recent
£127,000
+0.8%over 8 years2 August 2007
£126,000
+43.3%over 4 years9 July 2003
£87,950
+23.9%over 1 year27 June 2002
£71,000
+51.2%over 2 years14 October 1999
£46,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in B27 7DF: £195,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in B27 7DF
Versus other Dolphin Lane homes
Floor Area for 1 Dolphin Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,740
Street avg £2,099
Floor Area
73 m²
Street avg 67 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 3.4 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
1.0 km
Spring Road Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.4 km
The Oaklands Primary School. 41 schools nearby.
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