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

3 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
156 m²
1679 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band D
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Overview

About 290 Highfield Road

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

290 Highfield Road is a detached house in Hall Green, Birmingham, Birmingham (B28 0DR). It has a recorded floor area of 156 m² (around 1679 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £421,000 sits 68.4% above the 2017 sale of £250,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£149/sq ft) was about 17% below the postcode norm. Last sold in June 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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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.

290 Highfield Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.4 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from May 2017
EPC improved fromF28toD64
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC 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 290 Highfield Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 0DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

290 Highfield Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

290 Highfield Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£421,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£250,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 June 2017Most recent

    £250,000

    -2.0%

  2. 27 April 2017

    £255,000

    +2.0%over 12 years

  3. 25 August 2004

    £249,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in B28 0DR: £285,000 (2021–2003).

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.

Price per m² for 290 Highfield Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,603

Street avg £2,182

Strongly below

Floor Area

156 m²

Street avg 133 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 290 Highfield 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.
£422k

1 Acheson Road, Hall Green

B28 0TU

4 bed2 bath
£415k

1 Diddington Avenue

B28 0QT

£435k

1 Nayland Croft

B28 0QH

5 bed2 bath
£400k

1 Newey Road

B28 0JQ

£399k

1 Darnford Close

B28 0YJ

4 bed
£391k

1 Chilcote Mews, Baldwins Lane

B28 0UF

3 bed2 bath
£475k

1 Bissell Close

B28 0XX

4 bed3 bath
£354k

1 Doveridge Road

B28 0LS

3 bed1 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

0.0 km

Yardley Wood Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School. 41 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 290 Highfield Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 0DR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.