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26 Forest Avenue, Walsall, WS3 1EY

UPRN:100071053202Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: E (50)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T10:00:40.235058+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-10T15:12:26.866571+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 (2026-10-11T06:36:59.645197+00:00)
26 Forest Avenue, Walsall, WS3 1EY

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£275,000
£261k - £288kHigh
Estimate
£275k
Range
£261k – £288k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,700
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,700
Yield
7.42%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

26 Forest Avenue earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (75/100). 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.

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HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
29/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
75/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 38Bike 65
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£275,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,700
Gross Yield7.42%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.0%
5y Growth+3.4%
10y Growth+4.5%
Last Sold Price£175,000 (2017-04-12)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0WS3 1EY
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/1020
    Full planning application for the extension of existing dental surgery with a side extension including double story extension to whole building. Existing render facade to be changed to over cladding finish with cladding colours - 80% - Light Warm Grey - RAL 7035 / 7047 - 15% - White RAL 9016 around windows / entrance - 5% - Sage Green RAL 6021 on recessed entrance / signage backing.
    Pending
  • 26/0826
    Full planning application for the erection of six semi-detached dwellings with private acccess road, parking, landscaping and associated works.
    Pending
  • 26/0913
    Full planning application for the proposed extension of reception entrance lobby to form new meeting room.
    Conditions
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership77.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-04-12
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,112
Population Density-
Owner Occupied54%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 64%65+ 15%
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Schools Nearby

  • Christ Church Church of England Primary School
    0.1 mi

    Inspected as Christ Church CofE Primary School (URN 104220) on 21 Mar 2023

  • Goldsmith Primary Academy
    0.3 mi
    Report card2025

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Sunshine Academy
    0.4 mi

    Inspected as Sunshine Infant and Nursery School (URN 104145) on 7 Dec 2021

  • Leamore Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2025

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

6 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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