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5 Alston Road, Birmingham, B9 5UN

5 sales on record
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
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Overview

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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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
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 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

9 years remaining

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

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 5 Alston Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£195,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 January 2026Most recent

    £195,000

    +50.0%over 5 years

  2. 6 August 2020

    £130,000

    +20.4%over 8 years

  3. 27 February 2012

    £108,000

    -5.7%over 4 years

  4. 6 November 2007

    £114,500

  5. 6 November 2007

    £114,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B9 5UN: £104,000 (2022–2010).

On the street

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

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Alston Road

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

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£187k

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1 Alston Road

B9 5UN

£179k

1 Caldwell Road

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£178k

1 Fifth Avenue

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3 bed
£204k

1 Bramble Dell

B9 5FE

2 bed1 bath
£213k

1 Foxwell Grove

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£165k

1 Fourth Avenue, Bordesley Green

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£220k

1 Denville Crescent

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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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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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Alston Road, Birmingham, B9 5UN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.