What type of property is 12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF?

12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF last change hands?

12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF last sold for £130,000 in July 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £110,000 in June 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2007 and July 2025, 12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF rose from £110,000 to £130,000, a change of £20,000. That works out to roughly +0.9% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF?

The current EPC rating for 12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF?

12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B27 7DF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF?

12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF 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.

Where is 12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF located?

12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B27 postcode district.

Is 12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF 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 12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF?

The closest primary school to 12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF is The Oaklands Primary School (428m), one of 34 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ninestiles, an Academy (500m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF?

The closest rail stop to 12 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF is Spring Road Rail Station, 980m away. In total there are 6 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Dolphin Lane, Birmingham, B27 7DF

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Dolphin Lane

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

12 Dolphin Lane is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Birmingham (B27 7DF). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £130,000 — fresh data. Across 2007–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £189,000 is 45.4% above the 2025 sale price.

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

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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 2)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Nov 2014

EPC improved fromE53toD57

Hot Water

Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Dolphin Lane, Birmingham, B27 7DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Dolphin 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.

12 Dolphin Lane's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.9% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£130,000

Growth on file: 0.9% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

29 July 2025Most recent
£130,000
+62.5%over 10 years
27 March 2015
£80,000
-27.3%over 7 years
28 June 2007
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B27 7DF: £195,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in B27 7DF

On the street

Versus other Dolphin Lane homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 12 Dolphin Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,806

Street avg £2,094

On par

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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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

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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