55 Rowdale Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 2DG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 743 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 £239,253 , which equates to approximately £322 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Sep 2009 for £122,000. Since then, the value has increased by £117,253, representing a 96.1% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £239,253 is:

  • 7.7% higher than the average property price on Rowdale Road
  • 6.1% higher than the average in the B42 2DG postcode area
  • and 17.9% lower than the average price for Birmingham as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 14 February 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in B42 2DG

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£239,253
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£322
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 Rowdale Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 2DG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Feb 2025.

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 28 Aug 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 58.1%.

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 poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no 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 low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average 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
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B42 2DG

7 th / 33
Price Rank
6% higher than average
11 th / 23
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
4 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in B42 2DG , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 23 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 11th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£239,253
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+96 %
8 Sep 2009
£122,000
Leasehold
-2.4 %
25 May 2007
£124,950
Leasehold
+129.3 %
28 Jan 2000
£54,500
Leasehold
+13.5 %
27 Sep 1996
£48,000
Leasehold
0 %
27 Sep 1996
£48,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 15 Nov 2024
rooms: 5
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £203,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2024
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £228,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2024
rooms: 5
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 13 Nov 2020
rooms: 5
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £167,500
sale date: 5 Oct 2018

Data Sources

The property at 55 Rowdale Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 2DG appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Sep 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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