579 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HB is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,152 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £192,087 , which equates to approximately £167 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Mar 2021 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £27,087, representing a 16.4% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £192,087 is:

  • 9.3% lower than the average property price on Washwood Heath Road
  • 9.2% lower than the average in the B8 2HB postcode area
  • and 34.1% lower than the average price for Birmingham as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 4 inspections). 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 12 June 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1152 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£192,087
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£167
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

579 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2HB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jun 2021.

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 24 Jun 2015, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 71.9%.

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 wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B8 2HB

9 th / 25
Price Rank
9% lower than average
14 th / 18
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
6 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in B8 2HB , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 18 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 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£192,087
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
3 Mar 2021
£165,000
Leasehold
+22.2 %
30 Aug 2007
£135,000
Leasehold
+12.5 %
1 Nov 2006
£120,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 12 Jun 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £114,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2013
rooms: 5
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £96,500
sale date: 6 Jan 2012
rooms: 5
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 15 Apr 2008

Data Sources

The property at 579 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Mar 2021. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jun 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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