What kind of home is 5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU?

5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU last change hands?

5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU last sold for £138,000 in January 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £161,459 in January 2007, so prices have been falling over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2007 and January 2015, 5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU fell from £161,459 to £138,000, a change of £23,459. That works out to roughly -2% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU?

The current EPC rating for 5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU?

5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B27 7NU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU use?

The latest EPC at 5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU?

5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU in?

5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU sits in Acocks Green, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B27 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU?

Police records around 5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU 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 5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU?

The closest primary school to 5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU is Lakey Lane Primary School (447m), one of 35 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ninestiles, an Academy (435m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU?

The closest rail stop to 5 Vicarage Grove, B27 7NU is Spring Road Rail Station, 963m away. In total there are 6 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Vicarage Grove, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 7NU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Vicarage Grove

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

5 Vicarage Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Acocks Green, Birmingham, Birmingham (B27 7NU). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Across 2007–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at -2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £242,000 sits 75.4% above the 2015 sale of £138,000. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in January 2015.

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
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Jul 2013

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

45%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Vicarage Grove, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 7NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Vicarage Grove 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.

Latest sale on 5 Vicarage Grove was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£242,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£138,000

Growth on file: -2.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

8 January 2015Most recent
£138,000
-14.5%over 7 years
20 January 2007
£161,459

Median price across the last 5 sales in B27 7NU: £175,000 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in B27 7NU

On the street

Versus other Vicarage Grove homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Vicarage Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,917

Street avg £2,427

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Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

Full Birmingham report

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

Ninestiles, an Academy. 41 schools nearby.

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