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4 KELBY CLOSE

BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B31 1RR

2 beds 786 sq ft Listed 31 Jul 2014 (-4374d)

£89,950

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Property details

Floor area

73 m²

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£91,000 Jul 2016

Price per m²

£1,232/m²

Local average

£165,054 (-45.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (4,368 of 33,755)

Street crime

256 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Two Bedroom Home
  • Central Northfield Location
  • Double Glazing Where Stated
  • Gas Fired Central Heating
  • Downstairs Bathroom/Separate WC
  • Upstairs Four Piece Bathroom
  • Spacious Reception Room
  • Extended At Rear
  • Lovely Back Garden
  • Viewing Highly Recommended

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

SYMPATHETIC MODERNISATION REQUIRED..SUPER OPPORTUNITY.. This is a two bedroom mid-terraced property situated in a sought after location and in our opinion representing an ideal purchase for the buyer wishing to further sympathetically enhance a house to their own specification. We feel this house offers plenty of potential and would be just perfect as a BUY TO LET or as A FIRST TIME PURCHASE. We advise an early internal inspection. NO ONWARD CHAIN. ENERGY RATING D
Entrance PorchWith laminate style wood effect flooring and door to
EntranceWith radiator, stairs to first floor and multi paned glass panel door to reception room
Reception Room17' 8" (Measured into the bay window) x 10' 9"  (5.38m (Measured into the bay window) x 3.28m) A spacious reception room with front aspect double glazed bay window, a double radiator and a feature fireplace with marble style hearth with wooden surround.
Kitchen9' 2" x 6' 7"  (2.79m x 2.01m) A fitted kitchen comprising of a range of eye and base level units with roll top work surfaces and complimentary tiled splash backs, space for a fridge and a fridge freezer, space for a washing machine, a walk in pantry style storage cupboard and a rear aspect window. Door to.
Lounge Room9' 1" x 5' 5"  (2.77m x 1.65m) An extended room with rear aspect window and door to downstairs cloakroom
BathroomA two piece suite comprising of a panel enclosed bath and a pedestal sink unit.
Cloakroom/WCWith WC
Stairs To:-First Floor LandingWith loft access
Bedroom17' 2" (measured to the longest point, narrowing to 11 10") x 10' 0"  (5.23m (measured to the longest point, narrowing to 11 10") x 3.05m) A front aspect bedroom with over stairs storage cupboard, a cupboard housing the boiler, a front aspect double glazed window, laminate style wood effect flooring .
Bedroom12' 8" x 9' 8"  (3.86m x 2.95m) A rear aspect bedroom with double glazed window , laminate style wood effect flooring and a radiator.
Bathroom/Shower RoomWith rear aspect double glazed window a four piece bathroom suite comprising of a step in shower cubicle with wall mounted shower fitting, a panel enclosed bath , a pedestal sink unit and a low level WC.
OutsideThe property is accessed via a pathway through the front garden which is mainly laid to lawn.
Rear GardenA pretty rear garden mainly laid to lawn.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS:
We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
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Listed by

Northfield

LSL Franchise

Reference: 47358632

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 21/01/2025

Expiry date: 20/01/2035

Current heating cost: £658/year

Potential heating cost: £586/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Floorplans

Floor Plan

Floor Plan

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 17/07/2016 (10 years ago) £91,000

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
Same street 17 KELBY CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 1RR £223,000 14/04/2023 Terraced
71 ELMDALE CRESCENT, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 1SN £145,000 26/08/2022 Other

Street average: £223,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £145,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 32.6%
10y growth 23%

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

1y (index) 0.8%
5y (index) 15.6%
10y (index) 54.6%

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 Birmingham: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop St Heliers Rd / Lockwood Rd 0.1 miles
Shop Midland Carpets & Furnishings 0.3 miles
Shop S & J Jewellery 0.3 miles
Train station Northfield 0.7 miles
Train station Longbridge 1.2 miles
University Birmingham City University, Bournville Campus 2.1 miles
Hospital Bromsgove Private Hospital 5.8 miles
Hospital Alexandra Hospital 9.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 112
Criminal damage and arson 29
Shoplifting 24
Burglary 15
Possession of weapons 15
Public order 15
Anti-social behaviour 11
Vehicle crime 9
Other theft 7
Theft from the person 6
Drugs 5
Robbery 4
Bicycle theft 2
Other crime 2
Total incidents 256

Within 1 mile during May 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
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 20 Jul 2023
Bellfield Infant School (NC) Primary 0.3 miles Good — 2 May 2019
Bellfield Junior School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 21 Sep 2022
The Edge Academy Other 0.3 miles Good — 12 Jul 2021
The Orchards Primary Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 20 Apr 2015

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 1.21%
Max investor price (0.8%) £136,000
Target investor price (1%) £108,800
  • 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).