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163 Cole Valley Road, Birmingham, B28 0DG

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 163 Cole Valley Road

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

163 Cole Valley Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Birmingham (B28 0DG). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £335,000 is 34% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£270/sq ft) was about 104.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2019 at £250,000.

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
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Jan 2018
EPC improved fromE54toD63
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 163 Cole Valley Road, Birmingham, B28 0DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

163 Cole Valley Road has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

163 Cole Valley Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£335,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2019)

£250,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 February 2019Most recent

    £250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B28 0DG: £238,000 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other Cole Valley Road homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 163 Cole Valley Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,907

Street avg £1,761

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 163 Cole Valley Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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3 bed2 bath
£158k

1 Brompton Pool Road

B28 0SJ

3 bed
£399k

1 Darnford Close

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4 bed
£422k

1 Acheson Road, Hall Green

B28 0TU

4 bed2 bath
£239k

1 Highfield Close

B28 0BP

2 bed
£475k

1 Bissell Close

B28 0XX

4 bed3 bath
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

136/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Yardley Wood Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.7 km

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School. 53 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 163 Cole Valley Road, Birmingham, B28 0DG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.