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178 Cole Valley Road, Birmingham, B28 0DQ

Extendable
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
95 m²
1023 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 178 Cole Valley Road

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

178 Cole Valley Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Birmingham (B28 0DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. It has already been extended once and our model flags further extension potential, a sign of buyer flexibility.

Across 2017–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £326,000 is 11.3% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£287/sq ft) was about 41.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £293,000 in June 2023.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from May 2012
Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
36%60%

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 178 Cole Valley Road, Birmingham, B28 0DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

178 Cole Valley Road has no planning applications on record.

4

But the area is active

4 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.

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

Current estimate

£326,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 5 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£293,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 June 2023Most recent

    £293,000

    +22.1%over 5 years

  2. 21 December 2017

    £240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B28 0DQ: £289,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Cole Valley Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 178 Cole Valley Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,084

Street avg £2,593

Above

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 95 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 178 Cole Valley Road

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £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
£165k

1 Brompton Pool Road

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3 bed
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1 Acheson Road, Hall Green

B28 0TU

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£406k

1 Darnford Close

B28 0YJ

4 bed
£243k

1 Highfield Close

B28 0BP

2 bed
£454k

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

9/mo

Rising 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. 51 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

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