161 Swarthmore Road, Birmingham, B29 4NW is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 624 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £263,427 , which equates to approximately £422 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Feb 2010 for £141,000. Since then, the value has increased by £122,427, representing a 86.8% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £263,427 is:

  • 35.4% lower than the average property price on Swarthmore Road
  • 7.4% lower than the average in the B29 4NW postcode area
  • and 9.6% lower than the average price for Birmingham as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 19 September 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
624 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£263,427
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£422
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

161 Swarthmore Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 4NW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Sep 2022.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Sep 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 97.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B29 4NW

10 th / 13
Price Rank
7% lower than average
10 th / 10
Size Rank
29% smaller than average
1 st / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% higher than average

Compared to other properties in B29 4NW , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 10 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£263,427
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+87 %
5 Feb 2010
£141,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £176,000
sale date: 20 May 2015
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 13 Jul 2022
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £188,000
sale date: 9 Aug 2019
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £163,500
sale date: 13 Jul 2015
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 20 Jan 2025

Data Sources

The property at 161 Swarthmore Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 4NW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 5 Feb 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Sep 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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