Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
5 Alston Road, Birmingham, B9 5UN
5 sales on record
Estimated value
£189,000
- Since the 2026 sale (£195,000)-3%
- Against B9 5UN's recent median (£104,000)+82%
Newest record on this page: July 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£189,000
- Against its 2026 sale (£195,000)-3%
- Against B9 5UN's recent median (£104,000)+82%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 5 Alston Road is modelled from its 78 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in B9 5UN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
78 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2026
Sales of this home
5 sales recorded, the latest in 2026
Recent sales in B9 5UN
5 sales, median £104,000 (2022–2010)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 5 Alston Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
28 January 2026Most recent
£195,000
+50.0%over 5 years6 August 2020
£130,000
+20.4%over 8 years27 February 2012
£108,000
-5.7%over 4 years6 November 2007
£114,500
6 November 2007
£114,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in B9 5UN: £104,000 (2022–2010).
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- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 5 Alston Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
5 Alston Road is a mid-terrace house in Birmingham (B9 5UN). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It changed hands recently, sold January 2026 for £195,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2007–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 142.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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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 3)
Jul 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 13 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2016from Oct 2011
EPC improved fromD57toE44
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsThermostat
Heating controls changed
Low Energy Lighting
78%22%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Jul 2026from Jan 2016
EPC improved fromE44toD68
Walls
Very PoorPoor
Wall insulation improved
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Low Energy Lighting
22%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 5 Alston Road, Birmingham, B9 5UN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
5 Alston Road has no planning applications on record.
3
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Alston Road homes
Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 5 Alston Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,500
Street avg £1,349
Floor Area
78 m²
Street avg 86 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
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.
Crime
220/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
1.3 km
Stechford Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.1 km
Alston Primary School. 53 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Alston Primary SchoolPrimary77m
- Saltley AcademySecondary332m
- Waverley Studio CollegeSecondary530m
- Waverley SchoolAll-through634m
Nearest stops
- Stechford Rail StationRailway station1.3km
- Adderley Park Rail StationRailway station1.8km
- Small Heath Rail StationRailway station2.8km
- Duddeston Rail StationRailway station2.9km
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,941 reports49%
- Criminal Damage & Arson354 reports9%
- Vehicle Crime340 reports9%
- Public Order294 reports7%
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 5 Alston Road is modelled from its 78 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in B9 5UN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 5 sales are recorded for 5 Alston Road. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 5 Alston Road was lodged in July 2026 at band D and is valid until July 2036. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 5 Alston Road. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 53 schools and 5 stops listed are measured in a straight line from B9 5UN, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 5 Alston Road is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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