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493 Hagley Road, Smethwick, B66 4AX

UPRN:32142256Terraced4 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (67)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-08T04:00:02.616221+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T13:15:32.961618+00:00)Planning· freshPlanning: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-02T06:45:03.146428+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
493 Hagley Road, Smethwick, B66 4AX

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£253,000
£241k - £266kHigh
Estimate
£253k
Range
£241k – £266k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,600
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,600
Yield
7.59%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

493 Hagley Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 62/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (91/100). 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)Defra 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
HP Score
62/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
93/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
91/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 64Bike 50
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£253,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,600
Gross Yield7.59%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.9%
5y Growth+3.1%
10y Growth+4.0%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
2B66 4AX
Approval Rate
0%12mo
Development
low
  • DC/26/72193
    Proposed external flue to rear.
    Pending
  • DC/26/72133
    Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to 6 No. bedroom (6 No. person) HMO with single storey rear extension, loft conversion, front roof lights and rear dormer window (Lawful Development Certificate).
    Pending
  • PD/26/03340
    Proposed change of use of first floor store room to 2 No. self-contained apartments.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership69.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£27,652
Population Density6,513 /km²
Owner Occupied52%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 70%65+ 12%

Schools Nearby

  • Lordswood Boys' School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Bearwood Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

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

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