What kind of home is 20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF?

20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF sell for?

20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF last sold for £235,000 in October 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £173,240 in December 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF?

Across 3 sales between December 2004 and October 2019, 20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF rose from £173,240 to £235,000, a change of £61,760. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF?

The current EPC rating for 20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF?

20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B30 3PF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF use?

The latest EPC at 20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF had any planning applications?

20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF has 2 planning records on file (1 approved, 1 refused), most recent in October 2009. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF?

20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF is in council tax band C.

Which area is 20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF in?

20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF sits in Kings Norton, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B30 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF?

Police records around 20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Vehicle crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (350% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF?

The closest primary school to 20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF is Broadmeadow Infant School (344m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kings Heath Secondary School (2.2km), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF?

The closest bus stop to 20 Southern Drive, B30 3PF is Highters Heath Lane, 1.6km away. The nearest rail option is Kings Norton Rail Station, 2.0km away.

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20 Southern Drive, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B30 3PF

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Southern Drive

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

20 Southern Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Kings Norton, Birmingham, Birmingham (B30 3PF). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2004–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £305,000 is 29.8% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£248/sq ft) was about 21.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Sold October 2019 for £235,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Jun 2013

Low Energy Lighting

36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Southern Drive, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B30 3PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2009
RenovationFull
In report
Retention of garage door.
Council
Selly Oak
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
2009/03702/PA
View planning record
May 2009
RenovationFull
In report
Installation of garage doors to existing car port.
Council
Selly Oak
Reference
2009/02001/PA
View planning record

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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.

20 Southern Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£305,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£235,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

3 October 2019Most recent
£235,000
+37.4%over 5 years
17 January 2014
£171,000
-1.3%over 9 years
22 December 2004
£173,240

Median price across the last 5 sales in B30 3PF: £271,500 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in B30 3PF

On the street

Versus other Southern Drive homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Southern Drive outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,670

Street avg £2,308

Above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 88 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Birmingham report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.6 km

Highters Heath Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Broadmeadow Infant School. 38 schools nearby.

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