18 Somerton Drive, Birmingham, B23 5ST is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 893 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £164,576 , which equates to approximately £184 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Aug 2022 for £160,000. Since then, the value has increased by £4,576, representing a 2.9% increase, or approximately 0.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £164,576 is:

  • 30.0% lower than the average property price on Somerton Drive
  • 31.0% lower than the average in the B23 5ST postcode area
  • and 43.5% lower than the average price for Birmingham as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 17 July 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£164,576
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£184
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Somerton Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 5ST has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Jul 2023.

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 19 Apr 2021, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 95%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from portable electric heaters assumed for most rooms to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • 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 wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good 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, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B23 5ST

17 th / 18
Price Rank
31% lower than average
12 th / 14
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
13 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Compared to other properties in B23 5ST , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 14 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£164,576
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
3 Aug 2022
£160,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2024
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2023
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2023
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £173,500
sale date: 24 May 2021
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £188,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2017

Data Sources

The property at 18 Somerton Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 5ST appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 3 Aug 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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