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8 Riverside Drive, Selly Park, Birmingham, B29 7ES

UPRN:10033396622Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 1996-2002
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (77)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-10T04:00:08.634285+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:30:17.894074+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-10T17:22:23.392966+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 6d 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 refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-12T18:44:00.691354+00:00)
8 Riverside Drive, Selly Park, Birmingham, B29 7ES

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£246,000
£234k - £259kHigh
Estimate
£246k
Range
£234k – £259k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,000
£950 - £1k
Monthly
£1,000
Yield
4.88%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Riverside Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 67/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (43/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsMarket 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
67/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
35/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
43/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 33Bike 59
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£246,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,000
Gross Yield4.88%
1y Growth+31.0%
3y Growth-0.9%
5y Growth+2.4%
10y Growth+3.8%
Last Sold Price£184,950 (2007-08-03)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0B29 7ES
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/06283/PA
    Application for a prior notification for the installation of 25m high telecommunications mast with associated antennas, transmission dishes, equipment cabinets and ancillary development works
    Pending
  • 2026/06253/PA
    Proposed single storey ground floor front extension to enlarge existing kitchen.
    Pending
  • 2026/05698/PA
    Application to determine the details for condition number 6 (cycle parking) 20 (CCTV) attached to approval 2024/07149/PA
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership83.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining98 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2007-08-03
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£30,180
Population Density4,909 /km²
Owner Occupied59%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 72%65+ 12%
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Schools Nearby

  • Elmhurst Ballet School
    0.4 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • King Edward's School
    0.4 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • King Edward VI High School for Girls
    0.5 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Red Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education)
    0.5 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

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

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