What type of property is 42 Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS?

42 Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 42 Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS sell for?

42 Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS last sold for £85,000 in September 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 42 Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS have?

The current EPC rating for 42 Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 42 Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS?

42 Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B27 7RS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 42 Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS heated?

The latest EPC at 42 Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 42 Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS?

42 Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 42 Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS located?

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

How safe is the area around 42 Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS?

Police records around 42 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.

Which schools serve 42 Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS?

The closest primary school to 42 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.

How well connected is 42 Shaftmoor Lane, B27 7RS?

The closest rail stop to 42 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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42 Shaftmoor Lane, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 7RS

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 42 Shaftmoor Lane

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

42 Shaftmoor Lane is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Acocks Green, Birmingham, Birmingham (B27 7RS). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £171,000 sits 101.2% above the 2012 sale of £85,000. Last sold in September 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years. At 67 m² it's 27.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (93 m² median across 16 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms2

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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 6)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Jun 2012

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%30%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2014from Jan 2014

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Jul 2014from Jul 2014

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Jan 2025from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromE41toD59

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Shaftmoor Lane, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 7RS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Shaftmoor 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.

42 Shaftmoor Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£171,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£85,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 September 2012Most recent
£85,000

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 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 42 Shaftmoor Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,269

Street avg £1,440

On par

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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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