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42 Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW

Estimated value

£138,000

  • Since the 2011 sale (£100,000)+38%
  • Against B17 9HW's recent median (£140,000)-1%

Newest record on this page: October 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Bedroom
1
Floor area
41 m²
441 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£138,000

  • Against its 2011 sale (£100,000)+38%
  • Against B17 9HW's recent median (£140,000)-1%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 42 Forest Drive is modelled from its 41 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in B17 9HW. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    41 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2023

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2011

  • Recent sales in B17 9HW

    5 sales, median £140,000 (2023–2022)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: October 2023Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

42 Forest Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 December 2011Most recent

    £100,000

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

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 42 Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 42 Forest Drive

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

42 Forest Drive is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Birmingham (B17 9HW). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. At 41 m² this is the 12th 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 (May 2023) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

Last sold in December 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years. Today's modelled estimate of £138,000 is 38% above the 2011 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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff road
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Heating systemElectric
  • RefurbishedYes
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Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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)
May 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Sept 2012
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Forest Drive has no planning applications on record.

9

But the area is active

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

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 price per m², 42 Forest Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,439

Street avg £2,787

Below

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 41 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Above
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

Crime

184/mo

Steady 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.

Nearest schools

  • Chad Vale Primary SchoolPrimary271m
  • Harborne Primary SchoolPrimary503m
  • Harborne AcademySecondary716m
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary720m

Nearest stops

  • University Rail StationRailway station1.5km
  • Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro)Subway entrance2.0km
  • Selly Oak Rail StationRailway station2.5km
  • Five Ways Rail StationRailway station2.6km

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences1,302 reports42%
  • Vehicle Crime344 reports11%
  • Other Theft214 reports7%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson208 reports7%

Go deeper on the local area

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

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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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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2 bed2 bath
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1 North Pathway

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£251k

1 Forest Drive

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2 bed1 bath
£261k

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2 bed
£267k

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£389k

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How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 42 Forest Drive is modelled from its 41 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in B17 9HW. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 42 Forest Drive. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 42 Forest Drive was lodged in May 2023 at band C and is valid until May 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 42 Forest Drive. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 17 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 41 schools and 6 stops listed are measured in a straight line from B17 9HW, not by walking route.
Council tax band
42 Forest Drive is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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