79 Birch Avenue, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 1BG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 894 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 £156,814 , which equates to approximately £175 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jul 2017 for £105,000. Since then, the value has increased by £51,814, representing a 49.3% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £156,814 is:

  • 0.8% lower than the average property price on Birch Avenue
  • 0.9% lower than the average in the DY5 1BG postcode area
  • and 38.0% lower than the average price for Brierley Hill 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 25 November 2009, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
894 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£156,814
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£175
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

79 Birch Avenue, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, Dudley, West Midlands, DY5 1BG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Nov 2010.

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 25 Nov 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to DY5 1BG

12 th / 16
Price Rank
1% lower than average
2 nd / 12
Size Rank
17% bigger than average
11 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DY5 1BG , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 12 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 2nd out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£156,814
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+49 %
28 Jul 2017
£105,000
Leasehold
+19.3 %
28 Jun 2006
£88,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2022
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £122,450
sale date: 16 Oct 2018
rooms: 4
size: 841 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2017

Data Sources

The property at 79 Birch Avenue, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 1BG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Jul 2017. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Nov 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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