What type of property is 57 Dowar Road, B45 8RB?

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

When did 57 Dowar Road, B45 8RB last change hands?

57 Dowar Road, B45 8RB last sold for £210,000 in December 2023, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £150,000 in March 2023. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 57 Dowar Road, B45 8RB?

The current EPC rating for 57 Dowar Road, B45 8RB is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a G recorded in January 2023 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 57 Dowar Road, B45 8RB?

57 Dowar Road, B45 8RB has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B45 8RB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 57 Dowar Road, B45 8RB heated?

The latest EPC at 57 Dowar Road, B45 8RB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 57 Dowar Road, B45 8RB?

57 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.

Where is 57 Dowar Road, B45 8RB located?

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

How safe is the area around 57 Dowar Road, B45 8RB?

Police records around 57 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.

Which schools serve 57 Dowar Road, B45 8RB?

The closest primary school to 57 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 57 Dowar Road, B45 8RB?

The closest bus stop to 57 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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57 Dowar Road, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8RB

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 57 Dowar Road

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

57 Dowar Road is a semi-detached house in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 8RB). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2023 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Across 2023–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 40% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £248,000 is 18.1% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 77.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 63 m² it's 16% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (75 m² median across 25 EPCs). Sold December 2023 for £210,000.

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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)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Jan 2023

EPC improved fromG1toD59

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 57 Dowar Road, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8RB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

57 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.

57 Dowar Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£248,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 40.0% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2023)

£210,000

Growth on file: 40.0% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

15 December 2023Most recent
£210,000
+40.0%over 9 months
30 March 2023
£150,000

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.

On floor area, 57 Dowar Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,333

Street avg £2,423

Strongly above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par

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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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1 Ashmead Drive, Cofton Hackett

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1 Cofton Park Close, Rednal

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£340k

1 Butterwick Close, Barnt Green

B45 8BF

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£354k

1 Coach Cottages, Barnt Green

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3 bed

£403k

1 Ash Bridge Court, Rednal

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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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