17 Hickory Drive, Birmingham, B17 8HL is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 657 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £173,015 , which equates to approximately £263 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Sep 2016 for £115,000. Since then, the value has increased by £58,015, representing a 50.4% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £173,015 is:

  • 8.7% higher than the average property price on Hickory Drive
  • 31.1% higher than the average in the B17 8HL postcode area
  • and 40.6% lower than the average price for Birmingham as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 17 April 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£173,015
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£263
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Hickory Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 8HL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Apr 2015.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Mar 2011. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 22.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B17 8HL

3 rd / 18
Price Rank
31% higher than average
15 th / 18
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
4 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
38% higher than average

Compared to other properties in B17 8HL , this flat's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 18 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£173,015
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+50 %
16 Sep 2016
£115,000
Leasehold
+5.5 %
28 Oct 2011
£109,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £58,000
sale date: 22 Feb 2002
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £66,000
sale date: 15 Jun 2001

Data Sources

The property at 17 Hickory Drive, Birmingham, B17 8HL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Sep 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Apr 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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