5 Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,173 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £521,896 , which equates to approximately £445 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Aug 2020 for £409,950. Since then, the value has increased by £111,946, representing a 27.3% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £521,896 is:

  • 137.6% higher than the average property price on Forest Drive
  • 142.8% higher than the average in the B17 9HW postcode area
  • and 79.1% 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 17 June 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1173 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£521,896
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£445
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Forest Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 9HW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Jun 2020.

This property uses an electric boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Aug 2016, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 24%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, electric
Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B17 9HW

1 st / 23
Price Rank
143% higher than average
1 st / 23
Size Rank
124% bigger than average
14 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in B17 9HW , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 23 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£521,896
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
26 Aug 2020
£409,950
Leasehold
+83.8 %
14 Dec 2016
£223,000
Leasehold
+4.4 %
15 Feb 2016
£213,500
Leasehold
+25.6 %
5 Jul 2013
£170,000
Leasehold
+12.6 %
19 Dec 2003
£151,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £292,500
sale date: 14 Jan 2022
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £86,500
sale date: 16 Jul 1999
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £197,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2011
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £156,000
sale date: 14 Jul 2003
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £74,000
sale date: 7 Jul 1999

Data Sources

The property at 5 Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Aug 2020. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Jun 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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