Our Data Sources
42, Forest Drive, Birmingham has a single entry in the Land Registry from December 2011 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2023.
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.
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 42, Forest Drive, Birmingham, we estimate a market value of £137,955 and a rental value of £762 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £122,189 and £675 per month respectively.
Energy Efficiency
42, Forest Drive, Birmingham has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 24 Apr 2023.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using room heaters (electric).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 42, Forest Drive, Birmingham completed on 21st December 2011 at £100,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a leasehold flat.
Since 1995 this is the property's only sale.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 13.8% over the period since December 2011.
- Sold Dec 2011£100,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2015 23 properties similar to 42, 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 21st November 2024, was Flat 8, 2, Chad Valley Close, Birmingham, B17 9LN, a leasehold flat which sold for £90,000.
Read more about house prices in B17.
- Sold Nov 2024£90,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 8, 2, Chad Valley Close, Birmingham, B17 9LNFlat 8, 2, Chad Valley Close, Birmingham, B17 9LN
- Sold Jul 2024£142,000 | 1 Bed FlatApartment 109, Copperbox 66, High Street, Birmingham, B17 9BFApartment 109, Copperbox 66, High Street, Birmingham, B17 9BF
- Sold Jun 2024£137,500 | 1 Bed FlatFlat 4, 14, Frensham Way, Birmingham, B17 9LZFlat 4, 14, Frensham Way, Birmingham, B17 9LZ
- Sold Feb 2024£95,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 7, 23, Chad Valley Close, Birmingham, B17 9LNFlat 7, 23, Chad Valley Close, Birmingham, B17 9LN
- Sold Oct 2023£130,000 | 1 Bed Flat40, Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW40, Forest Drive, Birmingham, B17 9HW
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 £131,634, ranging from £118,930 to £151,478.
- 18 Forest Drive
1 Bed Flat | 0 m | Est. Value: £122,381
- 36 Forest Drive
1 Bed Flat | 0 m | Est. Value: £120,787
- 28 Forest Drive
1 Bed Flat | 0 m | Est. Value: £134,674
- 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, 42, Forest Drive, Birmingham comes out as the 14th largest and the 14th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £226k 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.
