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5 Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW

5 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
109 m²
1173 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Forest Drive

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

5 Forest Drive is an end-of-terrace house in Birmingham (B17 9HW). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 109 m² the property is well over the postcode median (42 m² across 24 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last sale on file: £409,950 in August 2020. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2013. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £470,000 is 14.6% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£349/sq ft) was about 54.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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 3)
Jun 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2016from Sept 2009
Low Energy Lighting
100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2020from Aug 2016
EPC improved fromE50toD62
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and 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 5 Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Forest Drive has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 5 Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW

1decisions1extensions7documents9nearby
  1. Jul 2013
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    Erection of two storey side and rear and single storey rear extension

    Council
    Edgbaston
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    2013/03917/PA
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 9 notable nearby
  • The 7 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 5 Forest Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£470,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£409,950

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 August 2020Most recent

    £409,950

    +83.8%over 3 years
  2. 14 December 2016

    £223,000

    +4.4%over 10 months
  3. 15 February 2016

    £213,500

    +25.6%over 2 years
  4. 4 July 2013

    £170,000

    +12.6%over 9 years
  5. 19 December 2003

    £151,000

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 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 5 Forest Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,761

Street avg £2,862

Strongly above

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 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
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.

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.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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