88 Dorrington Road, Birmingham, B42 1QT is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 661 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 £181,708 , which equates to approximately £277 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Sep 2012 for £95,000. Since then, the value has increased by £86,708, representing a 91.3% increase, or approximately 6.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £181,708 is:

  • 16.9% lower than the average property price on Dorrington Road
  • 4.7% lower than the average in the B42 1QT postcode area
  • and 37.6% lower than the average price for Birmingham as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 24 January 2012, 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
661 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£181,708
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£277
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

88 Dorrington Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1QT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jan 2012.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Oct 2011, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 29.7%.

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, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to 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
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B42 1QT

6 th / 19
Price Rank
5% lower than average
10 th / 13
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
3 rd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in B42 1QT , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 13 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 10th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£181,708
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+91 %
28 Sep 2012
£95,000
Leasehold
+66.7 %
11 Feb 2000
£57,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £132,500
sale date: 31 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £142,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2017
rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £112,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2015
rooms: 5
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £118,000
sale date: 22 Aug 2014
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 18 Jan 2019

Data Sources

The property at 88 Dorrington Road, Birmingham, B42 1QT appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Sep 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jan 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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