# 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- **Expiry date:** 26/02/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)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.

## Property Photos

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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)

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