Laburnum Trees, 23, May Farm Close, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5DN
About Laburnum Trees
Laburnum Trees is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Hollywood, Birmingham, Birmingham (B47 5DN). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 71 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across Laburnum Trees (51–71 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (80 versus a worst of 51). The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2015. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 71 m² it's 16.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (61 m² median across 45 EPCs). 10 years since the last transfer (March 2016). Across 2007–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £146,000 is 31.5% above the 2016 sale price.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Laburnum Trees's carbon output is low for the local stock.
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
Laburnum Trees has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
Laburnum Trees valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£146,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.2% per year over 9 years.
£111,000
Growth on file: -1.2% per year over 9 years.
Sales timeline
30 March 2016Most recent
£111,000
-10.1%over 9 years21 March 2007
£123,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in B47 5DN: £125,000 (2024–2018).
Nearby sales in B47 5DN
Laburnum Trees, 24, May Farm Close, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5DN
Sold Sept 2024
£167,100Poplar Trees, 52, May Farm Close, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5DN
Sold Aug 2024
£150,000Laburnum Trees, 22, May Farm Close, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5DN
Sold Feb 2020
£120,000Oak Trees, 12, May Farm Close, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5DN
Sold Jul 2019
£125,000May Trees, 34, May Farm Close, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5DN
Sold May 2018
£115,000
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Versus other May Farm Close homes
EPC Rating for Laburnum Trees runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,563
Street avg £1,828
Floor Area
71 m²
Street avg 61 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Pack Horse Inn — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Coppice Primary School. 17 schools nearby.
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