247 Merritts Brook Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 1UJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,259 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £352,448 , which equates to approximately £280 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Mar 2007 for £200,000. Since then, the value has increased by £152,448, representing a 76.2% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £352,448 is:

  • 96.1% higher than the average property price on Merritts Brook Lane
  • 57.6% higher than the average in the B31 1UJ postcode area
  • and 20.9% higher than the average price for Birmingham as a whole

View sold house prices in B31 1UJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1259 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£352,448
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£280
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

247 Merritts Brook Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1UJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Mar 2014.

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 have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Mar 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 43.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from no system present: electric immersion assumed to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 85% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B31 1UJ

2 nd / 12
Price Rank
58% higher than average
1 st / 5
Size Rank
31% bigger than average
1 st / 5
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in B31 1UJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 5 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 1st out of 5 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£352,448
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+76 %
15 Mar 2007
£200,000
Leasehold
0 %
12 Jun 2004
£200,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

261 Merritts Brook Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 1UJ
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £127,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2017
263 Merritts Brook Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 1UJ
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £130,500
sale date: 9 Aug 2019
267 Merritts Brook Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 1UJ
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2021
271 Merritts Brook Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 1UJ
rooms: 6
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2003

Data Sources

The property at 247 Merritts Brook Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 1UJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Mar 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Mar 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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