What kind of home is 28a, Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS?

28a, Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 28a, Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS have?

The current EPC rating for 28a, Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in February 2021. It has improved from a F recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 28a, Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS?

28a, Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). That makes it about 47% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B27 7RS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 28a, Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS use?

The latest EPC at 28a, Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 28a, Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS?

28a, Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS 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.

Which area is 28a, Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS in?

28a, Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS sits in Acocks Green, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B27 postcode district.

Is 28a, Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS in a safe area?

Police records around 28a, Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS 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 28a, Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS?

The closest primary school to 28a, Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS is Yarnfield Primary School (198m), one of 40 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ninestiles, an Academy (545m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 28a, Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS?

The closest rail stop to 28a, Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS is Spring Road Rail Station, 130m away. In total there are 7 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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28a, Shaftmoor Lane, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 7RS

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 28a

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

28a is a mid-terrace house in Acocks Green, Birmingham, Birmingham (B27 7RS). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (93 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% 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.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Feb 2021

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2011from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromF36toD57

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Jul 2013from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromD57toF27

Hot Water

ImmersionInstantaneous

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2018from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromF27toE46

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2021from Jul 2018

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

InstantaneousImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28a, Shaftmoor Lane, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 7RS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28a 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.

28a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£122,000

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 7RS: £208,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in B27 7RS

On the street

Versus other Shaftmoor Lane homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 28a runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

46 (E)

Street avg 56 (D)

Below

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 41 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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.

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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

0.1 km

Spring Road Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Yarnfield Primary School. 49 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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