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Laburnum Trees, 23, May Farm Close, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5DN

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Laburnum Trees

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

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

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

Laburnum Trees's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Dec 2015
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Laburnum Trees, 23, May Farm Close, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Laburnum Trees has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Laburnum Trees valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£146,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.2% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£111,000

Growth on file: -1.2% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 March 2016Most recent

    £111,000

    -10.1%over 9 years
  2. 21 March 2007

    £123,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B47 5DN: £125,000 (2024–2018).

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On the street

Versus other May Farm Close homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Laburnum Trees runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,563

Street avg £1,828

On par

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above
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.

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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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