What type of property is 218 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ?

218 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 218 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ last change hands?

218 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ last sold for £355,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £265,000 in November 2004, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 218 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2004 and August 2023, 218 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ rose from £265,000 to £355,000, a change of £90,000. That works out to roughly +1.6% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 218 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ?

The current EPC rating for 218 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 218 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ?

218 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B47 5HQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 218 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ heated?

The latest EPC at 218 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 218 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ?

218 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in October 2003. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 218 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ?

218 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ is in council tax band E.

Where is 218 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ located?

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

What is crime like near 218 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ?

Police records around 218 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 218 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ?

The closest primary school to 218 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 transport links are near 218 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ?

The closest bus stop to 218 Alcester Road, B47 5HQ is Shawhurst Lane, 76m away. The nearest rail option is Wythall Rail Station, 1.5km away.

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218 Alcester Road, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5HQ

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 218 Alcester Road

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

218 Alcester Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Hollywood, Birmingham, Birmingham (B47 5HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2004–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£337/sq ft) was about 55.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 98 m² it's 17.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (119 m² median across 30 EPCs). Last sale on file: £355,000 in August 2023. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2003.

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Risks

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Jun 2012

Low Energy Lighting

47%82%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 218 Alcester Road, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2003
New BuildFull
In report
Construction of six dwellings & garages.
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
B/2003/0266
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What's in 218 Alcester Road, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5HQ's planning history?

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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.

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

Current estimate

£383,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£355,000

Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

8 August 2023Most recent
£355,000
+34.0%over 18 years
5 November 2004
£265,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B47 5HQ: £370,000 (2023–2022).

Nearby sales in B47 5HQ

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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 years held, 218 Alcester Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,622

Street avg £2,728

Above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

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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

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1 Easton Grove, Hollywood

B47 5LN

2 bed1 bath

£456k

1 Coppice Gardens, Hollywood

B47 5JJ

4 bed2 bath

£514k

1 Chesterwood, Hollywood

B47 5EN

4 bed1 bath

Area

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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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