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8 Birch Croft, Walsall, WS9 8LB

UPRN:100071035993Semi-Detached Bungalow3 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: D (63)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-09T04:00:03.047510+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:49:30.204845+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T08:45:30.680687+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 refresh
8 Birch Croft, Walsall, WS9 8LB

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
7 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£349,000
£332k - £367kHigh
Estimate
£349k
Range
£332k – £367k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,700
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,700
Yield
5.85%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Birch Croft earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (57/100). 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)Defra 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
77/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
6/ 100
Low
Walkability
57/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 31Bike 33
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£349,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,700
Gross Yield5.85%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+2.1%
5y Growth+1.9%
10y Growth+4.0%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0WS9 8LB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/0807
    Full planning application for the proposed demolition of existing conservatory, proposed garage conversion, roof alterations with sky lights to existing single storey front extension and fenestration works.
    Pending
  • 26/1141
    T1 - Beech Tree - 2.5 meters reduction with a 45 meter crown lift.
    Approved
  • 26/1058
    Willow Tree - fell to ground level.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership65%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,112
Population Density-
Owner Occupied88%
Age Distribution
0-15 12%16-64 51%65+ 37%
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Schools Nearby

  • Leighswood School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School
    0.8 mi
    Good
  • Castlefort Academy
    0.9 mi

    Inspected as Castlefort Junior Mixed and Infant School (URN 104204) on 29 Apr 2025

  • Oakwood School
    1.0 mi

    Inspected as Oakwood School (URN 104275) on 5 Jun 2024

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

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