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196b, New Road, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 9JA

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
39 m²
420 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 196b

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

196b is a mid-terrace house in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 9JA). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. At 39 m² this is the 8th 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.

At 39 m² it's 26.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (53 m² median across 39 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs).

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Apr 2010
EPC improved fromE42toG13
Low Energy Lighting
0%36%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2023from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromG13toC70
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 196b, New Road, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 9JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

196b 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.

196b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£115,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 B45 9JA: £80,000 (2024–2024).

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.

On habitable rooms, 196b runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 59 (D)

Above

Floor Area

39 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 196b

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

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£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.
Full Birmingham report

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 196b, New Road, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 9JA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.