Property profile

12Invention Avenue

Map showing 12, Invention Avenue, Birmingham

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Estimated sale price

£190,000

Semi-Detached sold in Handsworth

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached 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 sold04 Jul 2018
£134,950Change since last sale: +£54,000 (+40%)
Annualised change
+4.3% per yearBirmingham annualised change (semi-detached) since 2018: +4.0% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £278 per sq ft
£235 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£43 per sq ft (−16%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Handsworth
£260,000Estimate vs local median: −£71,000 (−27%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Floor area75 m² / 807 sq ft
EPC ratingB
EPC inspection18 Jul 2013

Sales history

DatePriceChange
04 Jul 2018£134,950+23%
28 Jun 2013£109,995-

Local market

Property prices in Handsworth

Median price£199,000
Price per sq ft£168
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £240K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £199,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Handsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,333 up to £305,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Handsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£305,000£326
Semi-Detached3£260,000£278
Terraced25£185,000£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Handsworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£180,000£105,500
2017£151,800£165,000£120,000
2018£215,000£175,000£128,000
2019£223,000£246,250£135,000
2020£262,000£210,000£125,000
2021£191,000£248,000£156,000
2022£370,000£220,000£162,500
2023£443,000£250,000£170,000
2024£330,000£372,000£190,000
2025£305,000£237,500£176,000
2026£220,000£142,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£119£103
2017£125£164£106
2018£126£131£120
2019£155£185£119
2020£216£164£115
2021£164£174£147
2022£203£219£136
2023£190£173£175
2024£233£155£149
2025£326£233£177
2026£154£106
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Handsworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 9AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 9AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 2025140, Albert Road, Birmingham, B21 9JUTerracedFreehold£230,000
26 Nov 202551, Albert Road, Birmingham, B21 9LBTerracedFreehold£145,000
14 Nov 2025137, Albert Road, Birmingham, B21 9LBTerracedFreehold£185,000
11 Apr 202528, Brunswick Gardens, Birmingham, B21 9AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£107,000
25 Mar 2026120, Douglas Road, Birmingham, B21 9HQTerracedFreehold£132,820

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Invention Avenue, Birmingham-88 m²-
2, Invention Avenue, BirminghamFreehold89 m²£134,995 (2013)
4, Invention Avenue, BirminghamFreehold89 m²£200,000 (2021)
5, Invention Avenue, Birmingham-76 m²-
6, Invention Avenue, BirminghamFreehold122 m²£164,995 (2013)
7, Invention Avenue, Birmingham-76 m²-
8, Invention Avenue, BirminghamFreehold87 m²£129,995 (2013)
9, Invention Avenue, Birmingham-76 m²-
10, Invention Avenue, BirminghamFreehold75 m²£109,995 (2013)
11, Invention Avenue, Birmingham-76 m²-

Area insights for B21 9AF

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Overview

Postcode B21 9AF is located in a major urban area, within the Handsworth ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Handsworth West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Handsworth West is £39,887 per year. The nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Handsworth Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
41.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Handsworth West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 642 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Handsworth West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.5%

Approximately 41.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Handsworth West is £39,887 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B21 9AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Handsworth West near B21 9AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B21 9AF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro)
0.9 mi

Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)
0.9 mi

Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B21 9AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHandsworth ParkLargeWalking directions to Handsworth Park
0.4 miOakland Young Peoples CentreSmallWalking directions to Oakland Young Peoples Centre

Area Profile

Population
477
Population density
12,519.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
78.65(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.92(+132%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.94(+20%)
Vehicle crime
9.46(+45%)
Public order
6.97(+15%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
116
24.32%
Bangladeshi
68
14.26%
Caribbean
63
13.21%
Indian
54
11.32%
African
46
9.64%
Total population: 477

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
96
29.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
76
23.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
15.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
12.73%
Level 3 (A level)
36
11.18%
Total 16+ residents: 322

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
38
29.23%
Owns with a mortgage
32
24.62%
Owns outright
24
18.46%
Social rents from council
16
12.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.31%
Total households: 130

Schools

In the B21 9AF postcode area, located within Handsworth West, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B21 9AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWilliam Murdoch Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryGrove SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRookery SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 9AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B21 9AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miDelton FoodsChurch Lane, Birmingham, B20 2EYWalking directions to Delton Foods
0.3 miTesco ExpressOxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miS & B StoresCollege Road, Birmingham, B20 2HUWalking directions to S & B Stores
0.3 miSall's News & Off LicenceCollege Road, Birmingham, B20 2HUWalking directions to Sall's News & Off Licence
0.4 miSaj Food Store264 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9LXWalking directions to Saj Food Store