What type of property is 5 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF?

5 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 5 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF?

The current EPC rating for 5 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in March 2014. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF?

5 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B27 7DF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF?

5 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 5 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF located?

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

Is 5 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF in a safe area?

Police records around 5 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 5 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Dolphin Lane, B27 7DF?

The closest rail stop to 5 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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5 Dolphin Lane, Birmingham, B27 7DF

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 5 Dolphin Lane

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

5 Dolphin Lane is an end-of-terrace house in Birmingham (B27 7DF). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2014) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 94), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs).

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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 Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Mar 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2014

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2013from Nov 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2014from Feb 2013

EPC improved fromD60toC80

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (80 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Dolphin Lane, Birmingham, B27 7DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Dolphin Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£163,000

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 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 epc rating, 5 Dolphin Lane stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

80 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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Comparables

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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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Common questions

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