Apartment 5, Boston House, 14 Waterside Drive, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5RY is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 710 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £164,334 , which equates to approximately £231 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Nov 2002 for £76,950. Since then, the value has increased by £87,384, representing a 113.6% increase, or approximately 4.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £164,334 is:

  • 18.9% lower than the average property price on Waterside Drive
  • 18.9% lower than the average in the B18 5RY postcode area
  • and 43.6% lower than the average price for Birmingham as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 1 March 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£164,334
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£231
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Apartment 5, Boston House, 14 Waterside Drive, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 5RY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Mar 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, 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 25 Jan 2014. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B18 5RY

41 st / 52
Price Rank
19% lower than average
20 th / 44
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
38 th / 44
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in B18 5RY , this flat's estimated value ranks 41th out of 52. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 38th out of 44 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 20th out of 44 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£164,334
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+114 %
8 Nov 2002
£76,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2025
rooms: 3
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2024
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £131,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2023
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £107,000
sale date: 7 Aug 2018
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £103,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2017

Data Sources

The property at Apartment 5, Boston House, 14 Waterside Drive, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 5RY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 8 Nov 2002. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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