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Apartment 16, Washington Apartments, 5 Lexington Gardens, Birmingham, B15 2DR

UPRN:10093619986Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt -
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (80)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:30:09.186293+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-06T17:41:53.203824+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 3d 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 refresh
Apartment 16, Washington Apartments, 5 Lexington Gardens, Birmingham, B15 2DR

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£256,000
£243k - £269kHigh
Estimate
£256k
Range
£243k – £269k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,400
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,400
Yield
6.56%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Apartment 16 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 66/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is good (82/100). 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 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
66/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
68/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
82/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 2Bike 65
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£256,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,400
Gross Yield6.56%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.4%
5y Growth-2.0%
10y Growth+3.8%
Last Sold Price£269,563 (2018-10-31)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0B15 2DR
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/05932/PA
    Erection of single and two storey rear and single storey front extensions, alterations to roof and erection of single storey detached outbuilding to rear
    Pending
  • 2026/05775/PA
    Application to determine the details for condition number (15 - Hard and Soft Landscape Details 16 - Boundary Treatment Details 18 - Requires the submission of a lighting scheme 21 - Requires the submission and completion of works for the S278 Agreement) attached to reference number 2022/06777/PA
    Pending
  • 2026/05644/PA
    Erection of replacement porch to front elevation
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership20.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining240 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2018-10-31
  • 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 Density7,300 /km²
Owner Occupied14%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 75%65+ 4%
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Schools Nearby

  • Oasis Academy Woodview
    0.1 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St Thomas Centre Nursery School
    0.1 mi
    GoodConcerns
  • James Brindley School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • St Thomas Church of England Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

4 of 7 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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