19 Somerton Drive, Birmingham, B23 5SU is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £126,347 , which equates to approximately £210 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 May 2016 for £91,000. Since then, the value has increased by £35,347, representing a 38.8% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £126,347 is:

  • 46.3% lower than the average property price on Somerton Drive
  • 17.6% lower than the average in the B23 5SU postcode area
  • and 56.6% 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 13 January 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£126,347
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£210
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

19 Somerton Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 5SU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jan 2016.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Nov 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 39.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • 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 good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B23 5SU

1 st / 27
Price Rank
18% lower than average
12 th / 19
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
1 st / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in B23 5SU , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 1st out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 19 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 12th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£126,347
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+39 %
20 May 2016
£91,000
Leasehold
0 %
24 Jul 2008
£91,000
Leasehold
-35 %
4 Aug 2000
£139,950
Leasehold
+273.2 %
30 Jul 1999
£37,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £129,200
sale date: 23 Feb 2024
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 575 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £74,500
sale date: 4 Dec 2019
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £114,000
sale date: 19 Aug 2019

Data Sources

The property at 19 Somerton Drive, Birmingham, B23 5SU appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 May 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Jan 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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