87 Orwell Drive, Birmingham, B38 8HZ is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 861 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 £155,791 , which equates to approximately £181 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Aug 2021 for £138,000. Since then, the value has increased by £17,791, representing a 12.9% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £155,791 is:

  • 12.1% lower than the average property price on Orwell Drive
  • 7.0% lower than the average in the B38 8HZ postcode area
  • and 46.5% 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 3 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 30 January 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£155,791
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£181
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

87 Orwell Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8HZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jan 2021.

This property has a heating system that uses warm air distribution, powered by mains gas. 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 30 Jan 2015. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Warm air, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B38 8HZ

17 th / 19
Price Rank
7% lower than average
8 th / 12
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
11 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in B38 8HZ , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 19. 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 8th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£155,791
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+13 %
24 Aug 2021
£138,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 4 Apr 2025
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £25,500
sale date: 23 Jan 2025
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £171,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2024
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £146,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2021
rooms: 5
size: 874 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 27 Oct 2017

Data Sources

The property at 87 Orwell Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8HZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Aug 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jan 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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