42 Sycamore Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 7SS is a freehold other property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,851 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £229,966 , which equates to approximately £124 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Apr 2018 for £171,000. Since then, the value has increased by £58,966, representing a 34.5% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £229,966 is:

  • 20.5% lower than the average property price on Sycamore Road
  • 19.5% lower than the average in the B43 7SS postcode area
  • and 21.1% 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 15 December 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in B43 7SS

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1851 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£229,966
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£124
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Sycamore Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, Sandwell, West Midlands, B43 7SS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Dec 2022.

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 30 Jun 2017, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B43 7SS

14 th / 18
Price Rank
20% lower than average
1 st / 13
Size Rank
69% bigger than average
13 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
52% lower than average

Compared to other properties in B43 7SS , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 13 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£229,966
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+34 %
20 Apr 2018
£171,000
Leasehold
0 %
20 Apr 2018
£171,000
Leasehold
0 %
26 Oct 2017
£171,000
Leasehold
0 %
26 Oct 2017
£171,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1118 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2010
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £132,500
sale date: 1 Apr 2015
rooms: 4
size: 962 sq ft
sale price: £187,500
sale date: 1 Jul 2016
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £247,000
sale date: 24 May 2019

Data Sources

The property at 42 Sycamore Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 7SS appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Apr 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Dec 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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