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2 4, Watford Road, Birmingham, B30 1JA

3 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
93 m²
1001 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 39
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2 4

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

2 4 is a mid-terrace house in Birmingham (B30 1JA). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and main heating went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 68). Main heating runs on electricity.

Held since December 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 93 m² the property is well over the postcode median (45 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £175,000 sits 75% above the 2003 sale of £100,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused.

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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.

2 4's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E39
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
9.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2018from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromG1toF26
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Mar 2018from Jan 2018
EPC improved fromF26toE39
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 4, Watford Road, Birmingham, B30 1JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Nov 2017
    RenovationFull
    In report

    Installation of new shop front.

    Council
    Selly Oak
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    2017/08467/PA
    View planning record
  2. Nov 2017
    Advertising
    In report

    Display of one internally illuminated fascia sign.

    Council
    Selly Oak
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    2017/08528/PA
    View planning record

What's in 2 4, Watford Road, Birmingham, B30 1JA's planning history?

1 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2003)

£100,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 December 2003Most recent

    £100,000

On the street

Versus other Watford Road homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 4 stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

39 (E)

Street avg 42 (E)

Below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

9.8 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 4

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

£14.99one-off

30-day 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.
£173k

1 Kipling Road

B30 1AZ

3 bed1 bath
£182k

1 Arnold Grove

B30 1BL

3 bed1 bath
£202k

1 Cedar Close

B30 1UU

£144k

1 Alder Lane

B30 1QQ

£219k

1 Bunbury Gardens

B30 1BA

£229k

1 Griffins Brook Close

B30 1PT

£241k

1 Dingle Close

B30 1RB

£127k

1 Dominic Drive

B30 1DW

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

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Kings Norton Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

Cotteridge Primary School. 43 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 2 4, Watford Road, Birmingham, B30 1JA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.