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8 Martyn Smith Close, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 6JG

UPRN:10008758358Detached House4 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (77)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:51:39.382093+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T15:35:26.249318+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)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+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· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
8 Martyn Smith Close, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 6JG

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£552,000
£525k - £580kHigh
Estimate
£552k
Range
£525k – £580k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,600
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,600
Yield
5.65%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Martyn Smith Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (51/100). 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
16/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
51/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 32Bike 55
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£552,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,600
Gross Yield5.65%
1y Growth+15.6%
3y Growth+1.4%
5y Growth+3.4%
10y Growth+4.7%
Last Sold Price£480,000 (2023-06-30)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0B43 6JG
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • DC/26/72200
    Proposed single storey front, side and rear extensions and garage conversion.
    Pending
  • DC/26/72185
    Proposed boundary wall.
    Pending
  • DC/26/72151
    Proposed single and two storey rear extension, two-storey side extension, two storey front extension with porch at ground level, and summer house at rear. garden.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership59.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2023-06-30
  • 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£27,652
Population Density1,359 /km²
Owner Occupied86%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 57%65+ 24%
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Schools Nearby

  • Grove Vale Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Outstanding
  • Q3 Academy Great Barr
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Holy Name Catholic Primary School
    0.8 mi

    Inspected as Holy Name Catholic Primary School (URN 103996) on 17 Feb 2022

  • Yew Tree Primary School
    0.8 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

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

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