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42 Shirley Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B30 2JA

6 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 42 Shirley Road

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

42 Shirley Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Kings Norton, Birmingham, Birmingham (B30 2JA). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer was August 2025 at £252,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2005–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£293/sq ft) was about 94.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Shirley Road

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

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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.

42 Shirley Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Apr 2010
EPC improved fromE48toC70
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Shirley Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B30 2JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Shirley Road has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

16applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 2 things worth checking at 42 Shirley Road

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

  • Signs of HMO activity in the area
  • Larger development activity nearby
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2005.

Current estimate

£258,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 20 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£252,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 August 2025Most recent

    £252,000

    +12.8%over 4 years

  2. 23 May 2021

    £223,400

    +16.4%over 1 year

  3. 9 September 2019

    £192,000

    +53.6%over 5 years

  4. 24 April 2014

    £124,999

    +13.6%over 3 years

  5. 7 January 2011

    £110,000

    -1.8%over 5 years

  6. 4 March 2005

    £112,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B30 2JA: £240,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Shirley Road homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

42 Shirley Road is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£3,150

Street avg £2,207

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Shirley Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
£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.
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2 bed1 bath
£215k

1 Bosbury Terrace

B30 2PB

2 bed
£249k

1 Ashbrook Road

B30 2XF

3 bed
£248k

1 Avebury Grove

B30 2UL

3 bed1 bath
£271k

1 Breedon Road

B30 2HT

3 bed1 bath
£271k

1 Derwent Road

B30 2UY

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

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

Bournville Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.1 km

Cotteridge Primary School. 46 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 42 Shirley Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B30 2JA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.