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Apartment 104, 12 Communication Row, Birmingham, B15 1DY

UPRN:10094292385Flat/MaisonetteBeds -Built -
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: B (86)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-04T04:00:06.345886+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:30:16.991087+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-06T17:43:49.039715+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 2d 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 104, 12 Communication Row, Birmingham, B15 1DY

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£188,000
£169k - £206kMedium
Estimate
£188k
Range
£169k – £206k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,050
£950 - £1k
Monthly
£1,050
Yield
6.70%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Apartment 104 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 42/100. Investment score 57/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is limited (26/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
42/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
57/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
26/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 43Bike 52
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£188,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,050
Gross Yield6.70%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.4%
5y Growth-2.0%
10y Growth+3.8%
Last Sold Price£192,950 (2020-07-15)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0B15 1DY
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/05996/PA
    Application to determine the details for conditions 36 (Travel Plan) for phase 2A attached to outline planning permission 2022/09511/PA
    Pending
  • 2026/05768/PA
    Application to determine the details for condition number (2- Approval of external materials 6- Submission of a lighting scheme) attached to reference number 2024/05341/PA
    Pending
  • 2026/05671/PA
    Application for a lawful development certificate for the installation of a portable building to provide classroom facilities
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership20.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining142 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-07-15
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£30,180
Population Density-
Owner Occupied10%
Age Distribution
0-15 11%16-64 83%65+ 6%

Schools Nearby

  • City Academy
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • St Thomas Church of England Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St Thomas Centre Nursery School
    0.4 mi
    GoodConcerns
  • James Brindley School
    0.4 mi
    Good

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

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