31 Bell Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 1JY is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 818 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 £235,385 , which equates to approximately £288 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Feb 2018 for £170,000. Since then, the value has increased by £65,385, representing a 38.5% increase, or approximately 4.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £235,385 is:

  • 11.0% lower than the average property price on Bell Lane
  • 1.2% lower than the average in the B31 1JY postcode area
  • and 19.2% 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 3 November 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in B31 1JY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
818 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£235,385
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£288
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

31 Bell Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1JY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Nov 2017.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Apr 2016. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 12.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 26% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
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
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to B31 1JY

8 th / 12
Price Rank
1% lower than average
4 th / 6
Size Rank
21% smaller than average
2 nd / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% higher than average

Compared to other properties in B31 1JY , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 6 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 4th out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£235,385
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+38 %
16 Feb 2018
£170,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2022
rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £178,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2019
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 5 Nov 2021
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2017
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 9 Oct 2017

Data Sources

The property at 31 Bell Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1JY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 Feb 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Nov 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

This website uses public sector information from:

These datasets are licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by HM Land Registry or DLUHC.


Disclaimer: StreetScan.co.uk makes all reasonable efforts to ensure the information provided on this website is current and accurate; however, no warranties or representations are made as to its completeness or accuracy. StreetScan.co.uk expressly disclaims any and all liability for any loss, damage, or expense arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance upon, such information.