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38a, Alum Drive, Birmingham, B9 5PF

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
49 m²
527 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 38a

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

38a is a semi-detached house in Birmingham (B9 5PF). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012-2021. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2021); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Energy

Energy performance

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

38a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Oct 2021
EPC improved fromB84toC77
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38a, Alum Drive, Birmingham, B9 5PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in 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.

38a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£176,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in B9 5PF: £160,000 (2021–2016).

On the street

Versus other Alum Drive homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 38a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 69 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 38a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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 Fifth Avenue

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3 bed
£186k

1 Caldwell Road

B9 5TG

£165k

1 Fordrough Avenue

B9 5LF

1 bed3 bath
£193k

1 Drummond Road

B9 5XJ

2 bed1 bath
£156k

1 Hafton Grove

B9 5AN

£146k

1 Alum Drive

B9 5PF

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.
Full Birmingham report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

19/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.5 km

Adderley Park Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Alston Primary School. 54 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

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