76 West Avenue, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 0DY
About 76 West Avenue
76 West Avenue is a semi-detached house in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, Birmingham (B36 0DY). It has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (around 1410 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2017) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.
Across 2016–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 80.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £419,000 is 28.9% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£230/sq ft) was about 44.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
76 West Avenue has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 3 things worth checking at 76 West Avenue
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look
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Sales history & valuation
76 West Avenue changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£419,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 80.6% per year over 1 year.
£325,000
Growth on file: 80.6% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
15 June 2017Most recent
£325,000
+80.6%over 9 months29 September 2016
£180,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in B36 0DY: £351,000 (2024–2020).
Nearby sales in B36 0DY
80 West Avenue, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 0DY
Sold May 2024
£350,00098 West Avenue, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 0DY
Sold Feb 2023
£425,00066 West Avenue, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 0DY
Sold Feb 2022
£350,00062 West Avenue, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 0DY
Sold Jul 2021
£355,00068 West Avenue, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 0DY
Sold Dec 2020
£351,000
Everything we know about 76 West Avenue, 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
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look
Versus other West Avenue homes
On habitable rooms, 76 West Avenue stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,481
Street avg £2,138
Floor Area
131 m²
Street avg 141 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.2 t/year
Street avg 7.6 t/year
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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
1.6 km
Plank Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School. 31 schools nearby.
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