493, Simmons Drive
493, Simmons Drive
Description & Estimates
Public records show 493, Simmons Drive, Birmingham to be a mid-century freehold house with 936 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 141 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
493, Simmons Drive, Birmingham has an estimated sale value of £186,472 and an estimated rental value of £723 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Simmons Drive, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 lies in the borough of Birmingham, within the B32 postal district.
Our Data Sources
493, Simmons Drive, Birmingham has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in July 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2015.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 493, Simmons Drive, Birmingham would be worth £195,795, with a potential rental value of £759 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £173,419, with a rental value of £672 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 493, Simmons Drive, Birmingham has dropped by £99 (0.1%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £16 (2.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.7%.
Plot Size
493, Simmons Drive, Birmingham occupies a 141 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 14 other houses in this postcode, 8 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 6th largest.
Energy Efficiency
493, Simmons Drive, Birmingham has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 08 Apr 2015.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
493, Simmons Drive, Birmingham last changed hands on 2nd July 2015, selling for £98,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 4 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 97.6% since July 2015.
- Sold Jul 2015£98,000
- Sold Oct 2007£110,000
- Sold Jul 2000£46,200
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 610 metres of 493, Simmons Drive, Birmingham across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 455, Simmons Drive, Birmingham, B32 2UJ, a freehold house, sold at £193,000 on the 19th September 2025.
Read more about house prices in B32.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 493, Simmons Drive, Birmingham as the 84th largest and the 89th most expensive of the 278 addresses on Simmons Drive, Quinton, Birmingham, B32.
Against the B32 postcode district average, it is £25k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mWorld's End Junior School
- 500mWorld's End Infant and Nursery School
- 600mWelsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base
- 600mHillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
- 1.5kmLift Four Dwellings Secondary
- 1.9kmBartley Green School
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Public Transport Nearby
University (Birmingham) station is the nearest stop to 493, Simmons Drive, Birmingham at 3.1 kilometres away.
- 3.1kmUniversity (Birmingham)
- 3.3kmSelly Oak
- 4.4kmRowley Regis
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
