What kind of home is 1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB?

1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB?

1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB last sold for £289,950 in November 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £200,000 in February 2000, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2000 and November 2001, 1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB rose from £200,000 to £289,950, a change of £89,950. That works out to roughly +22.6% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB?

The current EPC rating for 1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in May 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB?

1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB has a recorded floor area of 155 m² (1,668 sq ft). That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B36 0EB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB use?

The latest EPC at 1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB have?

1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB has 2 planning records on file (1 approved, 1 refused), most recent in August 2001. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB?

1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB in?

1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB sits in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B36 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB?

Police records around 1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB 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.

What schools are near 1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB?

The closest primary school to 1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB is Castle Bromwich Junior School (589m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Park Hall Academy (804m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB?

The closest bus stop to 1a, West Avenue, B36 0EB is Plank Lane, 2.0km away. The nearest rail option is Water Orton Rail Station, 2.4km away.

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1a, West Avenue, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 0EB

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

155 m²

1668 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a detached house in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, Birmingham (B36 0EB). It has a recorded floor area of 155 m² (around 1668 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2014) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since January 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Held since November 2001 — that's 25 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2000–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 22.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £550,000 sits 89.7% above the 2001 sale of £289,950. At 155 m² it's 19.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (130 m² median across 18 EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

1a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 May 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2014

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Jan 2014

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

27%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, West Avenue, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 0EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Aug 2001
Amendment
In report
Change of use from C3 residential to C2 special needs
Reference
PL/2001/02592/CU
View planning record
Oct 2000
Porch
In report
Erection of 2M high wall, fence and storm porch
Extension
Reference
PL/2000/02375/INV
View planning record

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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.

1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£550,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 22.6% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2001)

£289,950

Growth on file: 22.6% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

30 November 2001Most recent
£289,950
+45.0%over 1 year
4 February 2000
£200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B36 0EB: £400,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in B36 0EB

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On the street

Versus other West Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,871

Street avg £2,444

Strongly below

Floor Area

155 m²

Street avg 132 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

8.9 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

Below

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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

2.0 km

Plank Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Castle Bromwich Junior School. 33 schools nearby.

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