What kind of home is 47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB?

47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB is a semi-detached house.

When did 47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB last change hands?

47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB last sold for £235,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £95,000 in May 2013. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2013 and April 2024, 47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB rose from £95,000 to £235,000, a change of £140,000. That works out to roughly +8.7% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB?

The current EPC rating for 47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in July 2017. It has improved from a F recorded in November 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB?

47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B45 8RB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB use?

The latest EPC at 47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB?

47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB in?

47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB sits in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B45 postcode district.

Is 47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB in a safe area?

Police records around 47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB?

The closest primary school to 47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB is Rednal Hill Junior School (296m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Colmers School and Sixth Form College (428m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB?

The closest bus stop to 47 Dowar Road, B45 8RB is Elliot Gardens, 1.2km away. The nearest rail option is Longbridge Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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47 Dowar Road, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8RB

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 47 Dowar Road

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

47 Dowar Road is a semi-detached house in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 8RB). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2017) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump.

Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£336/sq ft) was about 92.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £235,000 in April 2024.

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2017

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2017from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromF26toD64

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%56%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 47 Dowar Road, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8RB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

47 Dowar Road has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2013.

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.7% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£235,000

Growth on file: 8.7% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

11 April 2024Most recent
£235,000
+41.6%over 5 years
19 June 2018
£166,000
+74.7%over 5 years
23 May 2013
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 8RB: £200,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in B45 8RB

On the street

Versus other Dowar Road homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 47 Dowar Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,615

Street avg £2,410

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

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Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.2 km

Elliot Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Rednal Hill Junior School. 24 schools nearby.

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FAQ

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