196 Newcombe Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 8BY is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 775 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £149,230 , which equates to approximately £193 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jun 2003 for £61,500. Since then, the value has increased by £87,730, representing a 142.7% increase, or approximately 6.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £149,230 is:

  • 2.0% higher than the average property price on Newcombe Road
  • 5.8% lower than the average in the B21 8BY postcode area
  • and 48.8% lower than the average price for Birmingham as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 21 March 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in B21 8BY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£149,230
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£193
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

196 Newcombe Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 8BY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Mar 2025.

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 3 Feb 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 16.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 31% 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B21 8BY

32 nd / 44
Price Rank
6% lower than average
34 th / 40
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
24 th / 40
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in B21 8BY , this house's estimated value ranks 32th out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 24th out of 40 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 34th out of 40 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£149,230
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+143 %
30 Jun 2003
£61,500
Leasehold
+141.2 %
19 Dec 1996
£25,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £116,000
sale date: 20 Jun 2019
rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2018
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £101,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2018
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2017
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £69,000
sale date: 17 Feb 2017

Data Sources

The property at 196 Newcombe Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 8BY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Jun 2003. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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