What type of property is 20 Southam Close, B28 0AE?

20 Southam Close, B28 0AE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 20 Southam Close, B28 0AE sell for?

20 Southam Close, B28 0AE last sold for £155,250 in June 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £76,000 in October 1999, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20 Southam Close, B28 0AE?

Across 2 sales between October 1999 and June 2010, 20 Southam Close, B28 0AE rose from £76,000 to £155,250, a change of £79,250. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Southam Close, B28 0AE?

The current EPC rating for 20 Southam Close, B28 0AE is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2009 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Southam Close, B28 0AE?

20 Southam Close, B28 0AE has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B28 0AE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Southam Close, B28 0AE heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Southam Close, B28 0AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Southam Close, B28 0AE?

20 Southam Close, B28 0AE 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 20 Southam Close, B28 0AE located?

20 Southam Close, B28 0AE sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B28 postcode district.

What is crime like near 20 Southam Close, B28 0AE?

Police records around 20 Southam Close, B28 0AE show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (467% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Southam Close, B28 0AE?

The closest primary school to 20 Southam Close, B28 0AE is Hall Green Infant School (591m), one of 37 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hall Green School (287m), with 13 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Southam Close, B28 0AE?

The closest rail stop to 20 Southam Close, B28 0AE is Hall Green Rail Station, 587m away. In total there are 5 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Southam Close, Birmingham, B28 0AE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Southam Close

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

20 Southam Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Birmingham (B28 0AE). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in June 2010. Across 1999–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £263,000 sits 69.4% above the 2010 sale of £155,250. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£158/sq ft) was about 27.3% below the postcode norm.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromE54toC71

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

35%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Southam Close, Birmingham, B28 0AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Southam Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

20 Southam Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£263,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£155,250

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

24 June 2010Most recent
£155,250
+104.3%over 10 years
7 October 1999
£76,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B28 0AE: £330,000 (2022–2020).

Nearby sales in B28 0AE

On the street

Versus other Southam Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 20 Southam Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,706

Street avg £2,619

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Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 103 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.3 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

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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

0.6 km

Hall Green Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Hall Green School. 50 schools nearby.

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FAQ

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