42 Thornton Road, Birmingham, B8 2LG is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 947 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £279,570 , which equates to approximately £295 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Dec 2023 for £265,000. Since then, the value has increased by £14,570, representing a 5.5% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £279,570 is:

  • 1.9% higher than the average property price on Thornton Road
  • 2.1% higher than the average in the B8 2LG postcode area
  • and 1.8% higher 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 29 July 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
947 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£279,570
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£295
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Thornton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2LG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Jul 2023.

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 31 Mar 2016, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 23.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all 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
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B8 2LG

9 th / 19
Price Rank
2% higher than average
14 th / 16
Size Rank
22% smaller than average
3 rd / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% higher than average

Compared to other properties in B8 2LG , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 16 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 14th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£279,570
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
7 Dec 2023
£265,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 8 Feb 2022
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2010
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2010

Data Sources

The property at 42 Thornton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2LG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Dec 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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