72a, Windleaves Road, Birmingham, B36 0BT
About 72a
72a is an end-of-terrace house in Birmingham (B36 0BT). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 31 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (31–64 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 is 52.1% below the 2015 sale of £252,500, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. At 31 m² it sits well below the postcode median (60 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On the market in June 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Planning history
72a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 72a
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
£121,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£252,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
18 June 2015Most recent
£252,500
Median price across the last 1 sales in B36 0BT: £75,000 (2002–2002).
Nearby sales in B36 0BT
Everything we know about 72a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Windleaves Road homes
On floor area, 72a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
69 (C)
Street avg 61 (D)
Floor Area
31 m²
Street avg 54 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 2.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
1.4 km
Plank Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School. 29 schools nearby.
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