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17 Forest Way, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5JS

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
63 m²
678 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 17 Forest Way

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

17 Forest Way is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Hollywood, Birmingham, Birmingham (B47 5JS). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity. At 63 m² this is the 13th smallest of 38 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 47–134 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to B across 38 units on file. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £157,000 sits 65.3% above the 2013 sale of £95,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£140/sq ft) was about 25.6% below the postcode norm. Last sold in December 2013, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
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)
Feb 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2021from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromE39toD63
Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
85%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Forest Way, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5JS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Forest Way has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

£157,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£95,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 December 2013Most recent

    £95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B47 5JS: £246,500 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Forest Way homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 Forest Way is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,508

Street avg £1,956

Strongly below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Strongly 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.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

May Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Coppice Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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