What kind of home is 8 Southern Drive, B30 3PF?

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

When did 8 Southern Drive, B30 3PF last change hands?

8 Southern Drive, B30 3PF last sold for £242,500 in April 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £198,000 in December 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Southern Drive, B30 3PF changed over time?

Across 3 sales between December 2004 and April 2017, 8 Southern Drive, B30 3PF rose from £198,000 to £242,500, a change of £44,500. That works out to roughly +1.7% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Southern Drive, B30 3PF?

The current EPC rating for 8 Southern Drive, B30 3PF is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Southern Drive, B30 3PF?

8 Southern Drive, B30 3PF has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B30 3PF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Southern Drive, B30 3PF use?

The latest EPC at 8 Southern Drive, B30 3PF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Southern Drive, B30 3PF?

8 Southern Drive, B30 3PF is in council tax band D.

Which area is 8 Southern Drive, B30 3PF in?

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

Is 8 Southern Drive, B30 3PF in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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 8 Southern Drive, B30 3PF?

The closest primary school to 8 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 is the nearest station to 8 Southern Drive, B30 3PF?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Southern Drive, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B30 3PF

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Southern Drive

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

8 Southern Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Kings Norton, Birmingham, Birmingham (B30 3PF). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2004–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £333,000 is 37.3% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£262/sq ft) was about 33.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (April 2017).

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

Bedrooms3

Before you decide

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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)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Jan 2009

Low Energy Lighting

37%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Southern Drive, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B30 3PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Southern Drive has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

12applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

8 Southern Drive changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£333,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£242,500

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

26 April 2017Most recent
£242,500
+7.8%over 1 year
13 January 2016
£225,000
+13.6%over 11 years
17 December 2004
£198,000

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.

Price per m² for 8 Southern Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,820

Street avg £2,300

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

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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

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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