39a, Marlborough Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 0EJ
About 39a
39a is a semi-detached house in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, Birmingham (B36 0EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. At 51 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (51–140 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Main heating runs on electricity.
At 51 m² it sits well below the postcode median (101 m² across 21 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs).
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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
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot water system upgraded
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Solar PV panels (30 kWp) installed
Planning history
39a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 39a
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
39a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£145,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in B36 0EJ: £335,000 (2023–2020).
Nearby sales in B36 0EJ
76 Marlborough Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 0EJ
Sold Jan 2023
£350,00048 Marlborough Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 0EJ
Sold Jul 2022
£335,00059 Marlborough Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 0EJ
Sold Jul 2021
£364,50062 Marlborough Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 0EJ
Sold Aug 2020
£295,00066 Marlborough Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 0EJ
Sold Feb 2020
£325,000
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What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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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
2.0 km
Plank Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Castle Bromwich Junior School. 35 schools nearby.
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