16 Francis Ward Close, West Bromwich, B71 2PZ
UPRN:32093751Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (64)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-04T04:00:03.549151+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-01T13:14:52.653466+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:21:30.449129+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)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
HP Score
73
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
2 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
19 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£233,000
£209k - £256kMedium
Estimate
£233k
Range
£209k – £256k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,250
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,250
Yield
6.44%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
16 Francis Ward Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 73/100. Investment score 72/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (57/100). 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 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
73
HP Score
73/ 100
Mixed
72
Investment Score
72/ 100
High
24
Crime Score
24/ 100
Moderate
57
Walkability
57/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 6Bike 58
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£233,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,250
Gross Yield6.44%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.6%
5y Growth+4.2%
10y Growth+5.9%
Last Sold Price£92,000 (2009-06-12)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceLow
- RadonModerate
- MiningSignificant
- LandslideModerate
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseModerate
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0B71 2PZ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- PendingDC/26/72218Proposed detached outbuilding to side of property.
- PendingDOC/26/01091Proposed discharge of conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 of planning permission DC/26/71608.
- PendingDC/26/72199Retention of rear extension and proposed reduction in the projection.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership59%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2009-06-12
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
9 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£27,652
Population Density2,236 /km²
Owner Occupied62%
Age Distribution
0-15 22%16-64 60%65+ 18%
Schools Nearby
- St John's Church of England Primary Academy0.5 miGood
- Moorlands Primary School0.5 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- St John Bosco Catholic Primary School0.7 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- Hateley Heath Academy0.7 miGood
3 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 28 Francis Ward Close-£155k-
- 10 Francis Ward Close-£218k-
- 44 Francis Ward Close-£210k-
- 14 Francis Ward Close-£160k-