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170a, New Road, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 9JA

Property type
End terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
52 m²
560 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 42
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 170a

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

170a is an end-of-terrace house in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 9JA). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 52 m² this is the 12th smallest of 40 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 27–199 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 40 units on file.

Across 2018–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -38.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £115,000 is 43.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£143/sq ft) was about 23.1% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £80,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Dec 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E42
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2018from Jul 2010
EPC improved fromF28toE42
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
100%29%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 170a, New Road, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 9JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

170a has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 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.
Current estimate

£115,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -38.2% per year over 6 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£80,000

Growth on file: -38.2% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 May 2024Most recent

    £80,000

    -95.3%over 6 years

  2. 8 January 2018

    £1,710,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 9JA: £80,000 (2024–2023).

On the street

Versus other New Road homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 170a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,538

Street avg £5,175

Below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 170a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£115k

1 Beoley Grove, Rubery, Rednal

B45 9RW

£137k

1 Brook Road, Rubery, Rednal

B45 9UH

1 bed1 bath
£175k

1 Farmdale Grove, Rednal

B45 9NA

1 bed
£182k

1 Eachway Farm Close, Rednal

B45 9LQ

2 bed
£183k

1 Cleves Road, Rubery, Rednal

B45 9US

£186k

1 Brookend Drive, Rubery, Rednal

B45 9LA

£235k

1 Beverley Road, Rubery, Rednal

B45 9JG

£245k

1 Dodford Close, Rubery, Rednal

B45 9RG

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Birmingham district page.
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Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St. Chads Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St James Catholic Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 170a, New Road, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 9JA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.