Our Data Sources
18, Forest Drive, Birmingham has 31 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in July 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2008.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 18, Forest Drive, Birmingham, we estimate a market value of £128,501 and a rental value of £710 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £113,815 and £629 per month respectively.
Energy Efficiency
18, Forest Drive, Birmingham has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 07 Oct 2008.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using electric storage heaters.
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 18, Forest Drive, Birmingham completed on 8th July 2016 at £115,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a leasehold flat.
Since 1995 the property has sold 3 times.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 28.9% over the period since July 2016.
- Sold Jul 2016£115,000
- Sold Jan 2005£80,000
- Sold Sep 2003£60,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2011 8 properties similar to 18, Forest Drive, Birmingham have sold within a radius of 550 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 27th October 2023, was 40, Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW, a leasehold flat which sold for £130,000.
Read more about house prices in B17.
- Sold Oct 2023£130,000 | 1 Bed Flat40, Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW40, Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW
- Sold Jul 2022£140,000 | 1 Bed Flat34, Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW34, Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW
- Sold Jan 2022£140,000 | 1 Bed Flat48, Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW48, Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW
- Sold Mar 2021£126,000 | 1 Bed Flat22, Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW22, Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW
- Sold Mar 2019£184,950 | 1 Bed FlatApartment 118, Copperbox 66, High Street, Birmingham, B17 9BFApartment 118, Copperbox 66, High Street, Birmingham, B17 9BF
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £132,134, ranging from £118,930 to £151,478.
- 36 Forest Drive
1 Bed Flat | 0 m | Est. Value: £120,787
- 28 Forest Drive
1 Bed Flat | 0 m | Est. Value: £134,674
- 42 Forest Drive
1 Bed Flat | 0 m | Est. Value: £131,386
- 40 Forest Drive
1 Bed Flat | 0 m | Est. Value: £120,787
- 34 Forest Drive
1 Bed Flat | 0 m | Est. Value: £118,930
Location Comparison
Of the 27 addresses on Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17, 18, Forest Drive, Birmingham comes out as the 23rd largest and the 23rd most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £235k less expensive than the average property across the B17 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Chad Vale Primary School300 m away
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School700 m away
- St Peters CofE Primary School1.2 km away
- Harborne Academy700 m away
- King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls1.3 km away
- Lordswood Boys' School1.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- University (Birmingham)|1.5 km away
- Selly Oak|2.5 km away
- Five Ways|2.6 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches ultrafast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.












