Property profile

28Forest Drive

Map showing 28, Forest Drive, Birmingham

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Estimated sale price

£115,000

Flats sold in Harborne

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold28 May 2019
£115,000Change since last sale: +£1,000 (+0.7%)
Annualised change
+0.1% per yearBirmingham annualised change (flats) since 2019: +1.9% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £228 per sq ft
£250 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£22 per sq ft (+9.6%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Harborne
£140,000Estimate vs local median: −£24,000 (−17%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Semi-Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1991-1995
Floor area43 m² / 463 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection27 Feb 2020

Sales history

DatePriceChange
28 May 2019£115,000+15%
03 Sept 2003£99,950+100%
09 Jul 1999£50,010-

Local market

Property prices in Harborne

Median price£340,500
Price per sq ft£338
Sales (last 12 months)206
Typical range (middle 50%)£231K – £487K

Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £340,500 (about £338 per square foot) in Harborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £2,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harborne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£597,500£447
Semi-Detached53£400,000£344
Terraced84£348,500£357
Flats43£140,000£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harborne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harborne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£390,000£148,500£310,000£295,000
2017£621,000£160,000£345,000£265,500
2018£610,000£169,750£321,000£277,000
2019£572,998£176,000£310,000£290,000
2020£565,000£165,000£354,000£301,250
2021£597,000£167,750£438,750£315,000
2022£628,500£166,000£415,000£350,000
2023£750,000£165,000£410,250£315,000
2024£552,500£145,000£386,000£327,500
2025£570,000£145,500£410,000£340,500
2026£662,500£153,000£378,530£362,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harborne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harborne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£339£234£279£280
2017£360£252£327£267
2018£411£247£304£293
2019£395£282£309£306
2020£388£262£348£324
2021£411£259£365£338
2022£404£267£394£365
2023£447£275£358£339
2024£408£245£352£352
2025£423£263£339£361
2026£497£272£382£338
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harborne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Harborne in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B17 9HW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B17 9HW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025Police Station, Rose Road, Birmingham, B17 9LLOtherFreehold£4,200,000
31 Mar 2025Police Station, Rose Road, Birmingham, B17 9LLOtherFreehold£4,200,000
22 Apr 2026129, Park Hill Road, Birmingham, B17 9HHTerracedFreehold£405,000
22 Jan 2026105, Park Hill Road, Birmingham, B17 9HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
08 Oct 202573, Park Hill Road, Birmingham, B17 9HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£580,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Forest Drive, BirminghamFreehold56 m²£74,000 (1999)
2 Forest Drive, Birmingham, BirminghamFreehold56 m²£156,000 (2003)
3, Forest Drive, BirminghamFreehold59 m²£197,000 (2011)
4 Forest Drive, Birmingham, BirminghamFreehold55 m²£292,500 (2022)
5, Forest Drive, BirminghamFreehold109 m²£409,950 (2020)
6 Forest Drive, BirminghamFreehold56 m²£86,500 (1999)
12 Forest Drive, Birmingham-52 m²-
12A, Forest Drive, BirminghamLeasehold47 m²£125,000 (2004)
16, Forest Drive, BirminghamLeasehold51 m²£65,500 (1998)
18, Forest Drive, BirminghamLeasehold36 m²£115,000 (2016)

Area insights for B17 9HW

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Overview

Postcode B17 9HW is located in a major urban area, within the Harborne ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Harborne East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harborne East is £73,255 per year. The nearest station is University (Birmingham), about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Nettlefold Garden.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
163
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
41.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Harborne East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,975 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Harborne East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.1%

Approximately 41.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Harborne East is £73,255 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B17 9HW.

Flood risk

No risk

Harborne East near B17 9HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is University (Birmingham) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B17 9HW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

University (Birmingham)

N/A

Walking directions to University (Birmingham)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B17 9HW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miNettlefold GardenSmallWalking directions to Nettlefold Garden

Area Profile

Population
157
Population density
6,382.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
73.13(+741%)
Violence and sexual offences
67.03(+73%)
Vehicle crime
20.72(+218%)
Burglary
17.06(+320%)
Public order
15.23(+151%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
84
53.5%
Other White
16
10.19%
Other
11
7.01%
Indian
10
6.37%
Caribbean
10
6.37%
Total population: 157

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
51.85%
Level 3 (A level)
19
14.07%
No qualifications
15
11.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
9.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
6.67%
Total 16+ residents: 135

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
38
33.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
29.46%
Owns outright
15
13.39%
Owns with a mortgage
15
13.39%
Social rents from council
8
7.14%
Total households: 112

Schools

In the B17 9HW postcode area, located within Harborne East, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B17 9HW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryChad Vale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHarborne Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableThe Blue Coat School BirminghamOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B17 9HW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B17 9HW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGrigg's122 Park Hill Road, Birmingham, B17 9HDWalking directions to Grigg's
0.2 miSainsbury's Local77A-79A High Street, Harborne, B17 9NRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miLocoBirmingham, B17 9NDWalking directions to Loco
0.2 miIceland61 High Street, Harborne, B17 9NSWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miHome Bargains88-96 High Street, Harborne, B17 9NJWalking directions to Home Bargains