What type of property is 79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN?

79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN is a mid-terrace house.

When did 79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN last change hands?

79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN last sold for £180,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £30,500 in December 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 1998 and August 2023, 79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN rose from £30,500 to £180,000, a change of £149,500. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN?

The current EPC rating for 79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN is E with a score of 45 out of 100, lodged in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN?

79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN heated?

The latest EPC at 79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN?

79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN 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.

Where is 79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN located?

79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN sits in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B9 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN?

Police records around 79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN 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.

Which schools serve 79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN?

The closest primary school to 79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN is Marlborough Primary School (302m), one of 47 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form (769m), with 18 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN?

The closest rail stop to 79 Third Avenue, B9 5RN is Adderley Park Rail Station, 1.0km away. The nearest underground option is Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro), 2.8km away.

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79 Third Avenue, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5RN

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 45

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 79 Third Avenue

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

79 Third Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, Birmingham (B9 5RN). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 5 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 74% of similar EPCs). Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£190/sq ft) was about 95.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2023 for £180,000.

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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.

79 Third Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Jul 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Jul 2016

EPC Rating

E45

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 26 July 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from May 2014

EPC improved fromE50toD56

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Jun 2016from May 2014

EPC improved fromD56toE47

Low Energy Lighting

33%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2016from Jun 2016

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2016from Jul 2016

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 79 Third Avenue, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

79 Third 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.

79 Third Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£165,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£180,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

28 August 2023Most recent
£180,000
+227.3%over 5 years
8 January 2018
£55,000
+80.3%over 19 years
14 December 1998
£30,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B9 5RN: £181,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in B9 5RN

On the street

Versus other Third Avenue homes

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

79 Third Avenue outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,045

Street avg £1,147

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 112 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Strongly below

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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

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Crime

220/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.0 km

Adderley Park Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Marlborough Primary School. 65 schools nearby.

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