157 Birch Road, Oldbury, B68 0EP

HP Score
- Verdict: AVOID, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Significant risk factors
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
157 Birch Road earns an AVOID rating with HP Score 80/100. Investment score 71/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (69/100). 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.
Valuation & Market
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceLow
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
- PendingDC/26/72161Proposed two storey side/rear extension and garage conversion to be linked to the house.
- PendingDC/26/72143Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to residential care home for up to 3 No. young people aged between 8-17 years old and reduction in ground levels to front for new driveway and boundary walls.
- PendingDC/26/72146Proposed first floor side and single storey front and rear extensions, front porch, loft conversion and front and rear dormer windows.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership78.4%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining44 yrs
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2017-03-15
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Area Profile
Schools Nearby
- Lightwoods Primary Academy0.2 miGood
- Brandhall Primary School0.5 miGood
- Bleakhouse Primary School0.6 miGood
- Perryfields Academy0.7 miGoodConcerns
3 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 163 Birch Road-£235k-
- 65 Birch Road-£290k-
- 71 Birch Road-£220k-
- 67 Birch Road-£330k-