What kind of home is 288 Highfield Road, B28 0DR?

288 Highfield Road, B28 0DR is a detached house.

What did 288 Highfield Road, B28 0DR sell for?

288 Highfield Road, B28 0DR last sold for £215,000 in June 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 288 Highfield Road, B28 0DR have?

The current EPC rating for 288 Highfield Road, B28 0DR is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 288 Highfield Road, B28 0DR?

288 Highfield Road, B28 0DR has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (1,270 sq ft). That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B28 0DR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 288 Highfield Road, B28 0DR use?

The latest EPC at 288 Highfield Road, B28 0DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 288 Highfield Road, B28 0DR?

288 Highfield Road, B28 0DR is in council tax band D.

Which area is 288 Highfield Road, B28 0DR in?

288 Highfield Road, B28 0DR sits in Hall Green, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B28 postcode district.

Is 288 Highfield Road, B28 0DR in a safe area?

Police records around 288 Highfield Road, B28 0DR 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.

What schools are near 288 Highfield Road, B28 0DR?

The closest primary school to 288 Highfield Road, B28 0DR is Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School (421m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy (1.1km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 288 Highfield Road, B28 0DR?

The closest rail stop to 288 Highfield Road, B28 0DR is Yardley Wood Rail Station, 48m away. The nearest bus option is Rolan Drive, 2.7km away.

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288 Highfield Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 0DR

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

118 m²

1270 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 288 Highfield Road

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

288 Highfield Road is a detached house in Hall Green, Birmingham, Birmingham (B28 0DR). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Today's modelled estimate of £331,000 sits 54% above the 2021 sale of £215,000. Sold June 2021 for £215,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Jun 2013

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Jun 2023from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromF36toD62

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 288 Highfield Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 0DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

288 Highfield Road has no planning applications on record.

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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£331,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£215,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 June 2021Most recent
£215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B28 0DR: £255,000 (2020–2004).

Nearby sales in B28 0DR

On the street

Versus other Highfield Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 288 Highfield Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,822

Street avg £2,252

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Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 133 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 7.7 t/year

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Comparables

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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

0.0 km

Yardley Wood Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School. 41 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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