What type of property is 247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG?

247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG is a detached house.

When did 247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG last change hands?

247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG last sold for £282,500 in June 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £227,500 in February 2012, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG?

Across 2 sales between February 2012 and June 2015, 247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG rose from £227,500 to £282,500, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG have?

The current EPC rating for 247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2011 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG?

247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft). That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B47 5HG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG heated?

The latest EPC at 247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG?

247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG is in council tax band D.

Where is 247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG located?

247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG sits in Hollywood, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B47 postcode district in Worcestershire.

How safe is the area around 247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG?

Police records around 247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Other theft makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG?

The closest primary school to 247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG is Coppice Primary School (548m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodrush High School (425m).

What is the nearest station to 247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG?

The closest bus stop to 247 Alcester Road, B47 5HG is Shawhurst Lane, 42m away. The nearest rail option is Wythall Rail Station, 1.5km away.

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247 Alcester Road, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5HG

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 247 Alcester Road

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

247 Alcester Road is a detached house in Hollywood, Birmingham, Birmingham (B47 5HG). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2012–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £424,000 sits 50.1% above the 2015 sale of £282,500. On the market in June 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. At 98 m² it's 24% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (129 m² median across 3 EPCs).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromE41toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

23%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 247 Alcester Road, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

247 Alcester Road has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

247 Alcester Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£424,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£282,500

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

2 June 2015Most recent
£282,500
+24.2%over 3 years
6 February 2012
£227,500

Median price across the last 4 sales in B47 5HG: £313,250 (2023–2001).

Nearby sales in B47 5HG

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On the street

Versus other Alcester Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 247 Alcester Road runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 133 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

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 Alfreda Avenue, Hollywood

B47 5BP

4 bed

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1 Alveston Road, Hollywood

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1 Chesterwood, Hollywood

B47 5EN

4 bed1 bath

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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Shawhurst Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Woodrush High School. 11 schools nearby.

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