What kind of home is 6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF?

6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF is a mid-terrace house.

What did 6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF sell for?

6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF last sold for £85,000 in August 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £24,950 in November 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 1997 and August 2016, 6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF rose from £24,950 to £85,000, a change of £60,050. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF?

6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF use?

The latest EPC at 6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF?

6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF in?

6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B9 postcode district.

What is crime like near 6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF?

Police records around 6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF show an average of 220 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF?

The closest primary school to 6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF is The Rosary Catholic Primary School (326m), one of 45 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form (277m), with 22 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF?

The closest rail stop to 6 Fordrough Avenue, B9 5LF is Adderley Park Rail Station, 380m away. The nearest underground option is Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro), 2.5km away.

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6 Fordrough Avenue, Birmingham, B9 5LF

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 6 Fordrough Avenue

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

6 Fordrough Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Birmingham (B9 5LF). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1997–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £159,000 sits 87.1% above the 2016 sale of £85,000. 10 years since the last transfer (August 2016).

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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 4)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromD66toE44

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

50%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2015from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromE44toD55

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Apr 2026from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromD55toC70

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

74%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Fordrough Avenue, Birmingham, B9 5LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Fordrough Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£159,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£85,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

22 August 2016Most recent
£85,000
+3.7%over 1 year
23 January 2015
£82,000
+228.7%over 17 years
26 November 1997
£24,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in B9 5LF: £125,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in B9 5LF

On the street

Versus other Fordrough Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,000

Street avg £1,226

Below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Above

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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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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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

220/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Adderley Park Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form. 67 schools nearby.

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