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18B West Drive, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 3SU

UPRN:100070558149Semi-Detached House2 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (56)
Data freshness:Planning· 3mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-02T07:41:21.606024+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T16:26:27.328938+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· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-12T18:38:11.863357+00:00)
18B West Drive, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 3SU

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£231,000
£208k - £254kMedium
Estimate
£231k
Range
£208k – £254k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,200
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,200
Yield
6.23%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

18B West Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 64/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is limited (68/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
64/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
46/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
68/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 58Bike 62
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£231,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,200
Gross Yield6.23%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.1%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+4.1%
Last Sold Price£117,000 (2004-10-01)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
1B20 3SU
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/06570/PA
    Application for a prior notification for the installation of 20m high telecommunications mast with associated antennas, transmission dishes, equipment cabinets and ancillary development works
    Pending
  • 2026/06186/PA
    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.8 metres, eaves height 2.9 metres
    Pending
  • 2026/06046/PA
    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership87.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2004-10-01
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£30,180
Population Density-
Owner Occupied31%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 70%65+ 9%
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Schools Nearby

  • Welford Primary School
    0.1 mi
    -
  • King Edward VI Handsworth School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St Clare's Catholic Primary School
    0.3 mi

    Inspected as St Clare's Catholic Primary School (URN 103476) on 22 Jun 2022

  • St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth
    0.3 mi
    Good

5 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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