Flat 2, 74 Collingbourne Avenue, Birmingham, B36 8PA
About Flat 2
Flat 2 is a detached house in Birmingham (B36 8PA). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 61 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 58–68 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to A, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (62 versus a best of 101). The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).
It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 84% 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
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 2 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£132,000
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 8PA: £92,000 (2020–2005).
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Versus other Collingbourne Avenue homes
On co₂ emissions, Flat 2 runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
62 (D)
Street avg 85 (B)
Floor Area
61 m²
Street avg 61 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 1.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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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
2.2 km
Stechford Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.4 km
Firs Primary School. 41 schools nearby.
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