31 Bentley Road, Birmingham, B36 0ES
About 31 Bentley Road
31 Bentley Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Birmingham (B36 0ES). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a conservatory.
On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer was June 2025 at £320,000 — fresh data. Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £352,000 is 10% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 25% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- DrivewayYes
Building
- Underfloor heatingYes
Energy performance
31 Bentley Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Ventilation system changed
Planning history
31 Bentley Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 31 Bentley Road
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.
£352,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 27 years.
£320,000
Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 27 years.
Sales timeline
15 June 2025Most recent
£320,000
+292.6%over 26 years11 December 1998
£81,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in B36 0ES: £315,000 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in B36 0ES
Everything we know about 31 Bentley Road, 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 Bentley Road homes
On years held, 31 Bentley Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,333
Street avg £2,781
Floor Area
96 m²
Street avg 92 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 5.1 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
2.1 km
Plank Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Castle Bromwich Junior School. 36 schools nearby.
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