Property profile

Flat 5Emerald Court 960A, Alum Rock Road

Map showing Flat 5, Emerald Court 960A, Alum Rock Road, Birmingham

Estimated sale price

£70,000

Flats sold in Ward End

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold27 Mar 2026
£55,000Change since last sale: +£13,000 (+24%)
Annualised change
+74% per yearBirmingham annualised change (flats) since 2026: +1.1% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £102 per sq ft
£127 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£24 per sq ft (+24%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Ward End
£55,000Estimate vs local median: +£13,000 (+24%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeMaisonette / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1983-1990
Floor area50 m² / 538 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection04 Sept 2024

Sales history

DatePriceChange
27 Mar 2026£55,000+0%
06 Feb 2015£55,000+175%
08 Dec 1995£19,966-

Local market

Property prices in Ward End

Median price£197,500
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £230K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £207 per square foot) in Ward End area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £310,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ward End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£212,500£218
Terraced21£200,000£206
Flats1£55,000£102

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ward End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ward End.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£60,500£125,000£116,500
2017£63,000£141,000£122,000
2018£66,000£155,000£130,000
2019£57,500£166,000£138,000
2020£66,950£158,000£145,000
2021£54,500£190,000£152,000
2022£57,500£205,500£180,000
2023£69,950£222,000£179,000
2024£67,250£207,500£182,000
2025£71,000£223,750£200,000
2026£55,000£150,000£201,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ward End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ward End.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£90£137£128
2017£135£148£136
2018£96£162£144
2019£115£169£144
2020£103£193£157
2021£104£190£174
2022£107£217£190
2023£116£229£198
2024£140£216£194
2025£132£232£222
2026£102£156£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ward End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ward End in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 2LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 2LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2026Flat 5, Emerald Court, 960A, Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 2LSFlatsLeasehold£55,000
12 May 2025Flat 9, Emerald Court, 960A, Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 2LSFlatsLeasehold£71,000
12 May 2025Flat 9, Emerald Court, 960A, Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 2LSFlatsLeasehold£71,000
24 Mar 2025781, Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2NPTerracedFreehold£175,000
20 Nov 2025850A, Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2NLOtherFreehold£310,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
914, Alum Rock Road, BirminghamFreehold156 m²£70,000 (2019)
916 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham-82 m²-
918 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham-88 m²-
922, Alum Rock Road, BirminghamFreehold82 m²£120,000 (2008)
924 Alum Rock Road, BirminghamFreehold79 m²£104,000 (2016)
926, Alum Rock Road, BirminghamFreehold156 m²£120,000 (2008)
934, Alum Rock Road, BirminghamFreehold110 m²£85,000 (2002)
944, Alum Rock Road, BirminghamFreehold91 m²£116,000 (2006)
950, Alum Rock Road, BirminghamFreehold94 m²£135,000 (2006)
956 Alum Rock Road, BirminghamFreehold93 m²£110,000 (2007)

Area insights for B8 2LS

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Overview

Postcode B8 2LS is located in a major urban area, within the Ward End ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ward End & Bromford West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ward End & Bromford West is £43,815 per year. The nearest station is Stechford, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stechford Hall Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Ward End & Bromford West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,136 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Ward End & Bromford West has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Ward End & Bromford West is £43,815 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 285 ft away from B8 2LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Ward End & Bromford West near B8 2LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stechford located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B8 2LS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Stechford

N/A

Walking directions to Stechford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B8 2LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStechford Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Stechford Hall Park
0.4 miCotterills Lane Public Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Cotterills Lane Public Open Space

Area Profile

Population
394
Population density
6,621.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.5(+51%)
Shoplifting
12.35(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.72(+20%)
Public order
7.99(+32%)
Vehicle crime
5.81(-11%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
233
58.99%
British
50
12.66%
Other White
23
5.82%
Other Asian
18
4.56%
African
18
4.56%
Total population: 395

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
31.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
18.98%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
18.98%
Level 3 (A level)
43
15.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.49%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
33.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
33.05%
Owns with a mortgage
34
28.81%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.54%
Social rents from council
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

Schools

In the B8 2LS postcode area, located within Ward End & Bromford West, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B8 2LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miAll-throughWashwood Heath AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryThornton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 2LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B8 2LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMagazin RomanescWashwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2NLWalking directions to Magazin Romanesc
0.2 miIcelandDrews Lane, Birmingham, B8 2EPWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miAldiStechford Lane, Birmingham, B8 2ANWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miAl FurqanWashwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2JFWalking directions to Al Furqan
0.3 miTescoColeshill Road, Birmingham, B36 8DTWalking directions to Tesco