4 Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW is a freehold terraced property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 592 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £326,188 , which equates to approximately £551 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Jan 2022 for £292,500. Since then, the value has increased by £33,688, representing a 11.5% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £326,188 is:

  • 48.5% higher than the average property price on Forest Drive
  • 51.7% higher than the average in the B17 9HW postcode area
  • and 11.9% higher 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 8 March 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in B17 9HW

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£326,188
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£551
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

4 Forest Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 9HW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Mar 2021.

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 9 Mar 2011. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.5%.

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 improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 66% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B17 9HW

2 nd / 23
Price Rank
52% higher than average
6 th / 23
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
1 st / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
34% higher than average

Compared to other properties in B17 9HW , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 23 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 6th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£326,188
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+12 %
14 Jan 2022
£292,500
Leasehold
+170.8 %
7 Aug 2001
£108,000
Leasehold
+42.1 %
11 Jul 1997
£76,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £197,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2011
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 16 Jan 2006
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £156,000
sale date: 14 Jul 2003

Data Sources

The property at 4 Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Jan 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Mar 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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