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42 Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW

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
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 14 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
Before you decide

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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

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

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd 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 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£138,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£100,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 December 2011Most recent

    £100,000

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 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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Forest Drive

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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.
£187k

1 Lordswood Square, Lordswood Road

B17 9BS

2 bed1 bath
£209k

1 Fellows Lane

B17 9TS

2 bed2 bath
£265k

1 Moorpool Terrace, Ravenhurst Road

B17 9SA

2 bed
£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
£156k

1 Harts Close

B17 9LE

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 42 Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.