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12a, Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
47 m²
506 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 12a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

12a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Birmingham (B17 9HW). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. At 47 m² this is the 16th smallest of 25 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–109 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in January 2004. Across 2002–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 24.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £175,000 is 40% above the 2004 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Heating systemElectric
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Apr 2009
Low Energy Lighting
0%86%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12a, Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12a has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

9 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

12a changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 24.4% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2004)

£125,000

Growth on file: 24.4% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 January 2004Most recent

    £125,000

    +35.9%over 1 year

  2. 29 August 2002

    £92,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B17 9HW: £140,000 (2023–2022).

On the street

Versus other Forest Drive homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 12a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,660

Street avg £2,773

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Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 41 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Fellows Lane

B17 9TS

2 bed2 bath
£265k

1 Moorpool Terrace, Ravenhurst Road

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£272k

1 Forest Drive

B17 9HW

2 bed1 bath
£273k

1 North Pathway

B17 9EJ

2 bed
£277k

1 Frankley Terrace, Lordswood Road

B17 9QR

2 bed1 bath
£399k

1 Oak Close

B17 9AW

2 bed1 bath
£302k

1 Gordon Road, Harborne

B17 9HA

3 bed
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Birmingham district page.
Full Birmingham report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

11/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.5 km

University Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Chad Vale Primary School. 41 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 12a, Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.