Forger Close, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B42 2FF.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Forger Close, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 30 Sep 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £287,083. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 75% detached, 25% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Forger Close range from £207,500 to £306,950. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Forger Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Forger Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B42 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 12 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £287,083 | 17 Jul 2018 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £221,500 | 30 Sep 2021 |
Sold prices on Forger Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Forger Close B42 2FF | 30 Sep 2021 | £245,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Forger Close B42 2FF | 17 Jul 2018 | £300,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Forger Close B42 2FF | 10 Jul 2018 | £301,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Forger Close B42 2FF | 29 Jun 2018 | £298,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Forger Close B42 2FF | 29 Jun 2018 | £306,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Forger Close B42 2FF | 28 Jun 2018 | £238,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Forger Close B42 2FF | 11 May 2018 | £295,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Forger Close B42 2FF | 2 May 2018 | £211,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Forger Close B42 2FF | 17 Apr 2018 | £241,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Forger Close B42 2FF | 22 Mar 2018 | £299,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Forger Close B42 2FF | 22 Mar 2018 | £299,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Forger Close B42 2FF | 2 Feb 2018 | £207,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Forger Close | £211,500 (May 2018) → £245,500 (Sep 2021) | +16% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Forger Close
Crime
236 crimes were reported within about a mile of Forger Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 84 |
| Shoplifting | 45 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Public order | 13 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Forger Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper Tame Flood alert area
- Perry Brook at Perry Barr Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Forger Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Academy 969 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Beeches Primary School 361 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Priestley Smith School 94 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 69 pupils | Nursery | 3–5 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy 441 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Fortis Academy 1,210 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Glenmead Primary School 263 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Calshot Primary School 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Hamstead (Birmingham) station 1.2 mi · 23 min walk
- Perry Barr station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
- Witton (West Midlands) station 2.4 mi · 47 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Perry Beeches School (opp, Beeches Road) 5 min walk
- Perry Beeches School (adj, Beeches Road) 5 min walk
- Malthouse Lane (before, Aldridge Road) 6 min walk
- Malthouse Lane (opp, Aldridge Road) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Great Barr Practice
379 Queslett Road, Great Barr, Birmingham · 0.5 mi - Cotmore Surgery
169 Old Oscott Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham · 0.6 mi - Scott Arms Medical Centre
Whitecrest, Great Barr, Birmingham · 0.7 mi - The Oaks Medical Centre
199 Shady Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Superstore Asda Queslett Superstore · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Dyas Road Great Barr · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Walsall Road Great Barr · 0.7 mi
- Spar Spar - Queslett Road · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Beeches Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Walkers Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Dyas Road (dental Surgery) · 0.3 mi
- Walsall Road (dental Surgery) · 0.8 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 733 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,820 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Birmingham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Forger Close
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Who lives around Forger Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.7% | 48.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 25% | 31% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 14% | 11% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.7% | 4.5% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 45.3% | 34% |
| No religion | 25.3% | 24.1% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 29.9% |
| Sikh | 7.8% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 19.1% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.2% | 29.9% |
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 23.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.3% | 10.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.4% | 41.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.2% | 20.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 15.6% | 31.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.8% | 6.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Birmingham.
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Estate agents near Forger Close
- Paul Carr 1.1 mi
- Dixons 1.3 mi
- Samuel Lawrence & Co 1.6 mi
- In Home Estates 2.3 mi
- Easy Housing Association 2.4 mi
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