What kind of home is 1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ?

1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ is a semi-detached house.

What did 1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ sell for?

1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ last sold for £5,500 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £38,000 in October 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between October 1997 and December 2024, 1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ fell from £38,000 to £5,500, a change of £32,500. That works out to roughly -6.9% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ?

1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ was a refusal for change of use (ref. 2024/06682/PA) in March 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ?

1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ in?

1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B28 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ?

Police records around 1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ 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 1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ is Lakey Lane Primary School (356m), one of 36 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ninestiles, an Academy (575m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ?

The closest rail stop to 1 Durlston Grove, B28 8QJ is Hall Green Rail Station, 866m away. In total there are 6 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Durlston Grove, Birmingham, B28 8QJ

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Durlston Grove

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

1 Durlston Grove is a semi-detached house in Birmingham (B28 8QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a C (score 73).

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £164,000 sits 2881.8% above the 2024 sale of £5,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£7/sq ft) was about 96.1% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer was December 2024 at £5,500 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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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.

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Durlston Grove, Birmingham, B28 8QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 1 Durlston Grove was refused — worth checking the council file.

1 application on record at 1 Durlston Grove, Birmingham, B28 8QJ

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Mar 2025
Change Of UseFull
Outcome in report
Change of use from flat (Use Class C3) to dental surgery (Use Class E(e))
Council
Yardley
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
2024/06682/PA
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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.

Latest sale on 1 Durlston Grove was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£164,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -6.9% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£5,500

Growth on file: -6.9% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

16 December 2024Most recent
£5,500
-96.1%over 2 years
27 October 2022
£140,000
+268.4%over 25 years
5 October 1997
£38,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B28 8QJ: £160,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in B28 8QJ

On the street

Versus other Durlston Grove homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Durlston Grove lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£72

Street avg £1,645

Strongly below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above

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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

0.9 km

Hall Green Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Lakey Lane Primary School. 43 schools nearby.

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