What type of property is 8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL?

8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL?

8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL last sold for £168,000 in December 2019, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £114,000 in August 2014. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 2014 and December 2019, 8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL rose from £114,000 to £168,000, a change of £54,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL?

The current EPC rating for 8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in January 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL?

8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL?

8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL located?

8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B31 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL?

Police records around 8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (87% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL?

The closest primary school to 8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL is Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy (198m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Turves Green Boys' School (427m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL?

The closest rail stop to 8 Francis Walk, B31 4RL is Longbridge Rail Station, 818m away. The nearest bus option is Groveley Hall, 1.2km away.

8 Francis Walk, Birmingham, B31 4RL

Overview

About 8 Francis Walk

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

8 Francis Walk is a mid-terrace house in Birmingham (B31 4RL). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Sale prices here have outpaced Birmingham HPI: 7.5% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £220,000 is 31% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£188/sq ft) was about 84.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £168,000 in December 2019.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Jan 2026

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Francis Walk saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£220,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£168,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

On the street

Versus other Francis Walk homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Francis Walk runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,024

Street avg £1,558

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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

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

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

Longbridge Rail Station — railway station.

Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 39 points of interest in total.

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8 Francis Walk, Birmingham, B31 4RL

About 8 Francis Walk

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EPC Expired

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The neighbourhood at a glance

Everything within walking distance

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EPC Rating

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