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12 Swarthmore Road, Birmingham, B29 4JR

UPRN:100070530468Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: D (65)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-04T04:00:03.549151+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:19:05.939559+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T16:26:03.838318+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· freshSchools: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-05T17:42:09.721250+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
12 Swarthmore Road, Birmingham, B29 4JR

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
4 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£498,000
£473k - £523kHigh
Estimate
£498k
Range
£473k – £523k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,850
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,850
Yield
6.87%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

12 Swarthmore Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 73/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (55/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
73/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
16/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
55/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 30Bike 55
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£498,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,850
Gross Yield6.87%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.9%
5y Growth+2.4%
10y Growth+3.8%
Last Sold Price£372,000 (2017-09-22)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0B29 4JR
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/06070/PA
    Erection of single storey side extension and rear first floor extension.
    Pending
  • 2026/05794/PA
    Lawful Development Certificate for the formation of habitable room in loft space and rear dormer window.
    Pending
  • 2026/05600/PA
    Application to determine the details for condition numbers 4 (inventory of retention of fixtures) 6 (demolition method statement) 7 (construction method statement / management plan) 8 (contamination remediation scheme) 17 (badger survey) 18 (bat survey) 19 (construction ecological mitigation plan) attached to approval 2026/01428/PA
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership83.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-09-22
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
7 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£30,180
Population Density-
Owner Occupied71%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 55%65+ 24%
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Schools Nearby

  • Northfield Manor Primary Academy
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
    0.4 mi
    -
  • Bournville School
    0.5 mi
    Requires improvement
  • The University of Birmingham School
    0.5 mi
    Good

3 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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