What type of property is 153 Chester Road, B36 0AA?

153 Chester Road, B36 0AA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 153 Chester Road, B36 0AA sell for?

153 Chester Road, B36 0AA last sold for £173,000 in May 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 153 Chester Road, B36 0AA?

The current EPC rating for 153 Chester Road, B36 0AA is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 153 Chester Road, B36 0AA?

153 Chester Road, B36 0AA has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (1,206 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 153 Chester Road, B36 0AA heated?

The latest EPC at 153 Chester Road, B36 0AA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 153 Chester Road, B36 0AA?

153 Chester Road, B36 0AA is in council tax band D.

Where is 153 Chester Road, B36 0AA located?

153 Chester Road, B36 0AA sits in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B36 postcode district.

Is 153 Chester Road, B36 0AA in a safe area?

Police records around 153 Chester Road, B36 0AA show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (90% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 153 Chester Road, B36 0AA?

The closest primary school to 153 Chester Road, B36 0AA is Castle Bromwich Junior School (473m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Park Hall Academy (1.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 153 Chester Road, B36 0AA?

The closest bus stop to 153 Chester Road, B36 0AA is Plank Lane, 2.2km away. The nearest rail option is Lea Hall Rail Station, 2.6km away.

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153 Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 0AA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 153 Chester Road

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

153 Chester Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, Birmingham (B36 0AA). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

Today's modelled estimate of £350,000 sits 102.3% above the 2014 sale of £173,000. Last sold in May 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

TenureFreehold

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Sept 2013

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 153 Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 0AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

153 Chester Road has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications 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.

Current estimate

£350,000

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Last sold (2014)

£173,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 May 2014Most recent
£173,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in B36 0AA: £129,000 (2012–2000).

Nearby sales in B36 0AA

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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

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.2 km

Plank Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Castle Bromwich Junior School. 38 schools nearby.

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