49 Rockford Road, Birmingham, B42 1JY is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 829 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 £242,954 , which equates to approximately £293 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Sep 2014 for £141,000. Since then, the value has increased by £101,954, representing a 72.3% increase, or approximately 6.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £242,954 is:

  • 5.9% higher than the average property price on Rockford Road
  • 4.6% higher than the average in the B42 1JY postcode area
  • and 16.6% lower than the average price for Birmingham as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 10 October 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in B42 1JY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
829 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£242,954
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£293
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

49 Rockford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1JY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Oct 2024.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Feb 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 77% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
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 77% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B42 1JY

3 rd / 26
Price Rank
5% higher than average
6 th / 17
Size Rank
0% same size than average
5 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in B42 1JY , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 17 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 6th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£242,954
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+72 %
15 Sep 2014
£141,000
Leasehold
-10.2 %
25 Apr 2008
£157,000
Leasehold
+248.9 %
21 Sep 1998
£45,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £216,000
sale date: 18 Feb 2022
rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £147,500
sale date: 15 Feb 2019
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £138,000
sale date: 8 Jul 2016
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £135,500
sale date: 12 Oct 2015
rooms: 4
size: 798 sq ft
sale price: £124,950
sale date: 7 Sep 2012

Data Sources

The property at 49 Rockford Road, Birmingham, B42 1JY appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Sep 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Oct 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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