Sold STC Terraced

79 ELLEN STREET

BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B18 7LE

3 beds 635 sq ft Listed 15 Apr 2015 (-4089d)

£134,950

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (B18 7LE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 79 ELLEN STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B18 7LE |
| Price | £134,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 59 m² |
| Last sold | £128,000 Jun 2016 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 26/02/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £24,505

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£30)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)
- V (£1,500 - £4,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0009-2853-7326-9427-2605)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

Connells are presenting this three bedroom mid terraced property situated in the Hockley area of Birmingham. Property comprises of lounge, kitchen/diner, three good sized bedrooms, family bathroom, rear garden, driveway for multiple cars and **NO UPWARDS CHAIN**

**DESCRIPTION**

Connells are presenting this three bedroom mid terraced property situated in the Hockley area of Birmingham, within close proximity to local supermarket, amenitiesl and convenient transport links in and out the city centre. Property comprises of lounge, kitchen/diner, three good sized bedrooms, family bathroom, garden to rear and driveway for multiple cars **NO UPWARDS CHAIN**

**Entrance Hall **

Having door to front, downstairs W.C, radiator, doors to all other accommodation and a fully fitted burglar alarm

**Cloakroom **

Wash hand basin, low level W.C, window and  partly tiled

**Lounge ** 16' 2" x 9' 11" ( 4.93m x 3.02m )

Having a double glazed window, radiator and TV point

**Kitchen/diner ** 16' 3" x 9' 1" ( 4.95m x 2.77m )

Having a fitted kitchen with array of wall and base units, double glazed window and patio doors to garden, sink and drainer integrated into work surfaces with splash back tiling, gas cooker point with cooker hood over, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge freezer, combi boiler and radiator

**Landing **

Having loft access and storage cupboard

**Bedroom One ** 12' 4" x 9' 11" ( 3.76m x 3.02m )

Having a double glazed window, over head storage and radiator

**Bedroom Two ** 10' 4" max x 10' 2" max ( 3.15m max x 3.10m max )

Having a double glazed window and radiator

**Bedroom Three ** 10'  x 6' 10" ( 3.05m x 2.08m )

Having a double glazed window and radiator

**Family Bathroom **

Partly tiled with bath, separate shower cubicle and shower, double glazed window, radiator, wash hand basin and low level W.C

**Rear Garden **

Paved with lawn and fence surround, out building for storage, gate access to the rear and security light

**Front **

Driveway for multiple cars and security light

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.

3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.

5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.

6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/49441795/727263) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #8779382
- **Address:** 79 Ellen Street, BIRMINGHAM, B18 7LE
- **Certificate Issued:** 04/04/2012
- **Work Completed:** 22/03/2012
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 79 ELLEN STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 7LE | £128,000 | 10/06/2016 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 266 CAMDEN STREET, HOCKLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 7NZ | £215,500 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 10 HERNE CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 7PS | £189,000 | 07/11/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 71 ELLEN STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 7LE | £180,000 | 15/03/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 73 ELLEN STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 7LE | £175,000 | 30/11/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 61 ELLEN STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 7LE | £191,000 | 11/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 33 HERNE CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 7PS | £175,000 | 17/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 278 CAMDEN STREET, HOCKLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 7NZ | £225,000 | 02/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 355 CAMDEN STREET, HOCKLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 7NY | £205,000 | 21/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 50 KNIGHTSTONE AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 6PR | £91,640 | 03/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 116 NEW SPRING STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 7LZ | £185,000 | 11/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 117 NEW SPRING STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 7LZ | £110,000 | 08/04/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £182,000 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £174,518 (8 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £177,546 (17 Terraced, B18, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -24%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Birmingham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £979/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,088/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,197/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £738/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Flat, The Foundry, B1 | £1,700/mo | 3 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Clissold Street, B18 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,450/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.07% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £181,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £145,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,450/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 12.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 7.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £749/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 23%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,287/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 19%
- **10y growth:** 68.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Birmingham; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 59.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 2
- **Risk:** In flood risk area
- **Source:** Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

59 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£128,000 Jun 2016

Price per m²

£2,287/m²

Local average

£177,546 (-24%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (1,409 of 33,755)

Street crime

1026 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

**NO UPWARDS CHAIN**
Three Bedrooms
Driveway

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

SUMMARY
Connells are presenting this three bedroom mid terraced property situated in the Hockley area of Birmingham. Property comprises of lounge, kitchen/diner, three good sized bedrooms, family bathroom, rear garden, driveway for multiple cars and NO UPWARDS CHAIN

DESCRIPTION
Connells are presenting this three bedroom mid terraced property situated in the Hockley area of Birmingham, within close proximity to local supermarket, amenitiesl and convenient transport links in and out the city centre. Property comprises of lounge, kitchen/diner, three good sized bedrooms, family bathroom, garden to rear and driveway for multiple cars NO UPWARDS CHAIN

Entrance Hall
Having door to front, downstairs W.C, radiator, doors to all other accommodation and a fully fitted burglar alarm

Cloakroom
Wash hand basin, low level W.C, window and partly tiled

Lounge 16' 2" x 9' 11" ( 4.93m x 3.02m )
Having a double glazed window, radiator and TV point

Kitchen/diner 16' 3" x 9' 1" ( 4.95m x 2.77m )
Having a fitted kitchen with array of wall and base units, double glazed window and patio doors to garden, sink and drainer integrated into work surfaces with splash back tiling, gas cooker point with cooker hood over, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge freezer, combi boiler and radiator

Landing
Having loft access and storage cupboard

Bedroom One 12' 4" x 9' 11" ( 3.76m x 3.02m )
Having a double glazed window, over head storage and radiator

Bedroom Two 10' 4" max x 10' 2" max ( 3.15m max x 3.10m max )
Having a double glazed window and radiator

Bedroom Three 10' x 6' 10" ( 3.05m x 2.08m )
Having a double glazed window and radiator

Family Bathroom
Partly tiled with bath, separate shower cubicle and shower, double glazed window, radiator, wash hand basin and low level W.C

Rear Garden
Paved with lawn and fence surround, out building for storage, gate access to the rear and security light

Front
Driveway for multiple cars and security light

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Birmingham City

Connells

Reference: 49441795

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 26/02/2023. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 27/02/2013

Expiry date: 26/02/2023 (expired)

Est. upgrade cost to C: £24,505

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£30)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)
Wind turbine (£1,500 - £4,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #8779382

Property Details

Street: 79 Ellen Street

Town: BIRMINGHAM

Postcode: B18 7LE

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 04/04/2012

Work Completed: 22/03/2012

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	10/06/2016 (10 years ago)	£128,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
266 CAMDEN STREET, HOCKLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 7NZ	£215,500	28/11/2025	Terraced
10 HERNE CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 7PS	£189,000	07/11/2025	Terraced
Same street 71 ELLEN STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 7LE	£180,000	15/03/2024	Terraced
Same street 73 ELLEN STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 7LE	£175,000	30/11/2023	Terraced
Same street 61 ELLEN STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 7LE	£191,000	11/05/2023	Terraced
33 HERNE CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 7PS	£175,000	17/04/2023	Terraced
278 CAMDEN STREET, HOCKLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 7NZ	£225,000	02/02/2023	Terraced
355 CAMDEN STREET, HOCKLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 7NY	£205,000	21/12/2022	Terraced
50 KNIGHTSTONE AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 6PR	£91,640	03/10/2022	Terraced
116 NEW SPRING STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 7LZ	£185,000	11/05/2022	Terraced
117 NEW SPRING STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B18 7LZ	£110,000	08/04/2022	Terraced

Street average: £182,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £174,518 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 19%

10y growth 68.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Birmingham. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0.6%

5y (index) 17.5%

10y (index) 59.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Birmingham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £979/mo

Realistic £1,088/mo

Optimistic £1,197/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Birmingham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid Staffs: £738/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Icknield St / Spring Hill Island	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Hingeston St / Icknield St	0.1 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.2 miles
Shop	Elba Designers Picture Framers	0.2 miles
Train station	Jewellery Quarter	0.3 miles
Train station	Birmingham Snow Hill	0.9 miles
University	BIMM University Birmingham	1.7 miles
University	University of Birmingham School of Dentistry	2.6 miles
Hospital	Brian Oliver Centre	7.5 miles
Hospital	Bilston Street Surgery	9.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	477
Other theft	91
Vehicle crime	78
Criminal damage and arson	67
Public order	63
Shoplifting	48
Drugs	43
Anti-social behaviour	40
Burglary	37
Possession of weapons	20
Other crime	19
Robbery	18
Theft from the person	18
Bicycle theft	7
Total incidents	1026

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Brookfields Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 8 May 2023
Jewellery Quarter Academy	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 7 Jul 2022
Flexible Learning School	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 3 Jul 2022
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
Orion School	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 13 Sep 2023

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
3 Bed Flat, The Foundry, B1	£1,700/mo	3	0.21 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Clissold Street, B18	£1,200/mo	3	0.21 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,450/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.07%

Max investor price (0.8%) £181,250

Target investor price (1%) £145,000

Gross yield 12.9%

Cost-to-rent ratio 7.8×

Monthly cashflow £749/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 23%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).