# 2 bedroom house for sale (B31 1RR) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 4 KELBY CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B31 1RR | | Price | £89,950 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 73 m² | | Last sold | £91,000 Jul 2016 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 20/01/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £658/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,500 ### Recommendations - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0330-2109-5490-2925-0551) ## 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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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 KELBY CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 1RR | £91,000 | 17/07/2016 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £165,054 (7 Other, B31, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -45.5% ## 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 Birmingham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £748/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 1.21% (strong) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £136,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £108,800 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £1,232/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 32.6% - **10y growth:** 23% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Birmingham; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.8% - **5y growth (index):** 15.6% - **10y growth (index):** 54.6% ## 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)