What type of property is 212 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ?

212 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ is a semi-detached house.

When did 212 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ last change hands?

212 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ last sold for £455,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £185,000 in March 2010, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 212 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ?

Across 2 sales between March 2010 and March 2023, 212 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ rose from £185,000 to £455,000, a change of £270,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 212 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ have?

The current EPC rating for 212 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 212 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ?

212 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 212 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ heated?

The latest EPC at 212 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 212 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ?

212 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ is in council tax band D.

Where is 212 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ located?

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

Is 212 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ in a safe area?

Police records around 212 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ 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 212 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ?

The closest primary school to 212 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ is Coppice Primary School (664m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodrush High School (534m).

What is the nearest station to 212 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ?

The closest bus stop to 212 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ is Shawhurst Lane, 76m away. The nearest rail option is Wythall Rail Station, 1.5km away.

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212 Alcester Road, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5HQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 212 Alcester Road

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

212 Alcester Road is a semi-detached house in Hollywood, Birmingham, Birmingham (B47 5HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in December 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Across 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £393,000 is 13.6% below the 2023 sale of £455,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£352/sq ft) was about 57.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2023 for £455,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from Dec 2009

EPC improved fromE41toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Oct 2022from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromD65toC71

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

8%64%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 212 Alcester Road, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

212 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.

212 Alcester Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2010.

Current estimate

£393,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£455,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

3 March 2023Most recent
£455,000
+145.9%over 12 years
4 March 2010
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B47 5HQ: £355,000 (2023–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Alcester Road homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 212 Alcester Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,792

Street avg £2,719

Strongly above

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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Comparables

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

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Shawhurst Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Woodrush High School. 10 schools nearby.

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