What type of property is 396 Chester Road, B36 0LE?

396 Chester Road, B36 0LE is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 396 Chester Road, B36 0LE last change hands?

396 Chester Road, B36 0LE last sold for £345,000 in September 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £92,500 in October 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 396 Chester Road, B36 0LE appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between October 1998 and September 2016, 396 Chester Road, B36 0LE rose from £92,500 to £345,000, a change of £252,500. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 396 Chester Road, B36 0LE?

The current EPC rating for 396 Chester Road, B36 0LE is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in April 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 396 Chester Road, B36 0LE?

396 Chester Road, B36 0LE has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (1,442 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 396 Chester Road, B36 0LE heated?

The latest EPC at 396 Chester Road, B36 0LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 396 Chester Road, B36 0LE?

396 Chester Road, B36 0LE has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in August 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 396 Chester Road, B36 0LE?

396 Chester Road, B36 0LE is in council tax band E.

Where is 396 Chester Road, B36 0LE located?

396 Chester Road, B36 0LE sits in Kingshurst, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B36 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 396 Chester Road, B36 0LE?

Police records around 396 Chester Road, B36 0LE 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.

Which schools serve 396 Chester Road, B36 0LE?

The closest primary school to 396 Chester Road, B36 0LE is Smith's Wood Primary Academy (594m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Smith's Wood Academy (683m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 396 Chester Road, B36 0LE?

The closest bus stop to 396 Chester Road, B36 0LE is Plank Lane, 2.0km away. The nearest rail option is Water Orton Rail Station, 2.3km away.

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396 Chester Road, Kingshurst, Birmingham, B36 0LE

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

134 m²

1442 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 396 Chester Road

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

396 Chester Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Kingshurst, Birmingham, Birmingham (B36 0LE). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Last sold in September 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1998–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £444,000 is 28.7% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£239/sq ft) was about 75.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2023.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

396 Chester Road'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 25 Apr 2026

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 396 Chester Road, Kingshurst, Birmingham, B36 0LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Aug 2023
OutbuildingFull
In report
Single storey detached building to rear of house.
Agent
Alps Architectural Services
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
PL/2023/01292/MINFHO
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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.

396 Chester Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£444,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£345,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

22 September 2016Most recent
£345,000
+50.0%over 12 years
12 December 2003
£230,000
+2.2%
4 September 2003
£225,000
+143.2%over 4 years
7 October 1998
£92,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B36 0LE: £280,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in B36 0LE

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On the street

Versus other Chester Road homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 396 Chester Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,575

Street avg £1,903

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Floor Area

134 m²

Street avg 134 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.3 t/year

Street avg 7.7 t/year

Below

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Area

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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

Smith's Wood Primary Academy. 32 schools nearby.

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