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71 Waterways Drive, Oldbury, B69 2QS

UPRN:32068348Semi-Detached House2 bedsBuilt 1996-2002
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (76)
Data freshness:Listing· 6mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-04-27T01:10:50.075927+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T13:14:52.653466+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:30:39.548716+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
71 Waterways Drive, Oldbury, B69 2QS

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£210,000
£199k - £220kHigh
Estimate
£210k
Range
£199k – £220k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,250
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,250
Yield
7.14%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

71 Waterways Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 55/100. Investment score 54/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is limited (68/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
55/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
54/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
90/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
68/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 40Bike 59
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£210,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,250
Gross Yield7.14%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.6%
5y Growth+5.0%
10y Growth+5.8%
Last Sold Price£73,000 (2003-02-14)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0B69 2QS
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • DC/26/72208
    Demolition of garage and proposed two storey side and single storey side and rear extensions, loft conversion and front and rear dormer windows.
    Pending
  • DC/26/7015A
    Proposed 1 No. fascia sign to front.
    Pending
  • DC/26/72159
    Proposed variation of condition 7 of planning permissions DC/96/32469 and DC/96/32740 (Erection of a KFC drive-thru restaurant and associated car parking) To allow drive thru to open until 05.00am daily.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership61.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2003-02-14
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£27,652
Population Density-
Owner Occupied55%
Age Distribution
0-15 22%16-64 68%65+ 10%
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Schools Nearby

  • The Meadows School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Rounds Green Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
    0.6 mi
    Good
  • Christ Church Church of England Primary School
    0.6 mi

    Inspected as Christ Church CofE Primary School (URN 103997) on 19 Nov 2024

4 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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