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7 Walnut Drive, Smethwick, B66 3RS

UPRN:32148633Detached House5 bedsBuilt 1991-1995
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (75)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-28T04:00:02.299619+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T13:15:32.961618+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:30:37.169100+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T11:07:00.991511+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· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
7 Walnut Drive, Smethwick, B66 3RS

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£465,000
£442k - £488kHigh
Estimate
£465k
Range
£442k – £488k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,750
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,750
Yield
7.10%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

7 Walnut Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 67/100. Investment score 71/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is limited (64/100). 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
67/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
71/ 100
High
Crime Score
50/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
64/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 2Bike 60
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£465,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,750
Gross Yield7.10%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.9%
5y Growth+3.1%
10y Growth+4.0%
Last Sold Price£162,500 (2002-12-16)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0B66 3RS
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • DC/26/72186
    Retention of 6 No. bedroom (6 No. person) HMO, 2 No single storey rear extensions, loft conversion, front roof windows and rear dormer window (Lawful Development Certificate)
    Pending
  • DC/26/72183
    Proposed single storey side extension.
    Pending
  • DC/26/72168
    Demolition of cell block and proposed conversion of main building and house creating 21 No. self-contained apartments with main building single storey extension, front and rear dormer windows and construction of 1 No. three storey detached building comprising of No. 9 self-contained apartments (30 No. apartments in total) with parking, landscaping and associated works.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership69.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2002-12-16
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£27,652
Population Density2,860 /km²
Owner Occupied33%
Age Distribution
0-15 26%16-64 62%65+ 12%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Philip's Catholic Primary School
    0.1 mi
    GoodConcerns
  • St Matthew's CofE Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Victoria Park Primary
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Elm Tree Primary Academy
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

5 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 4 Walnut Drive
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    £210k
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  • 1 Walnut Drive
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    £176k
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  • 7 Walnut Drive
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    £163k
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  • 4 Walnut Drive
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    £81k
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