42 Preston Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1TQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 850 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 £182,043 , which equates to approximately £214 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Nov 2023 for £175,000. Since then, the value has increased by £7,043, representing a 4.0% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £182,043 is:

  • 7.3% higher than the average property price on Preston Road
  • 0.9% lower than the average in the B26 1TQ postcode area
  • and 37.5% lower than the average price for Birmingham as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 7 December 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
850 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£182,043
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£214
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Preston Road, Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 1TQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Dec 2016.

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 23 Dec 2008, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 59% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 59% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to B26 1TQ

22 nd / 43
Price Rank
1% lower than average
19 th / 41
Size Rank
0% same size than average
20 th / 41
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in B26 1TQ , this house's estimated value ranks 22th out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 41 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 19th out of 41 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£182,043
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
2 Nov 2023
£175,000
Leasehold
+373 %
15 Jan 1996
£37,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £125,500
sale date: 21 Sep 2007
rooms: 5
size: 789 sq ft
sale price: £67,000
sale date: 19 May 2006
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £25,000
sale date: 8 Nov 2000

Data Sources

The property at 42 Preston Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1TQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Nov 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Dec 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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