# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (B91 2UB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 43 MAPLEBECK COURT, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS B91 2UB | | Price | £85,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £85,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 17/02/2030 - **Current heating cost:** £507/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £1,508 ### Recommendations - B4 (£300 - £600) - C (£15 - £30) - E (£35) - L2 (£800 - £1,200) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0230-2888-2020-2390-2035) ## Description PROPERTY OVERVIEW Presenting this exceptional one-bedroom second floor apartment, exclusively available for over 55s without any upward chain. The apartment is impeccably positioned in a coveted location, just a short distance from Solihull Town Centre. Nestled amidst serene communal grounds, this residence is accessed through an entrance hallway boasting ample storage. The interior features a luminous and generously proportioned living room, seamlessly flowing into a dining area and a modern fitted kitchen. The apartment includes a comfortable double bedroom and a capacious shower room, equipped with a convenient walk-in shower. Furthermore, the property offers residents parking, ensuring effortless convenience. Moreover, this well-appointed residence boasts exceptional communal facilities, including a residents lounge, ideal for social gatherings, and meticulously maintained communal gardens. PROPERTY LOCATION Solihull offers an excellent range of amenities which includes the renowned Touchwood Shopping Centre, Tudor Grange Swimming Pool/Leisure Centre, Park and Athletics track. There is schooling to suit all age groups including Public and Private schools for both boys and girls, plus a range of services including commuter train services from Solihull Station to Birmingham (8 miles) and London Marylebone. In addition, the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham International Airport and Railway Station are all within an approximate 10/15 minutes drive and the M42 provides fast links to the M1, M5, M6 and M40 motorways. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 43 MAPLEBECK COURT, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2UB | £85,000 | 04/02/2026 | Flat | | 43 MAPLEBECK COURT, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2UB | £120,000 | 19/12/2011 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 81 TOUCHWOOD HALL CLOSE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2UE | £216,750 | 09/01/2026 | Flat | | 19 MAPLEBECK COURT, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2UB | £136,000 | 21/11/2025 | Flat | | 43 TOUCHWOOD HALL CLOSE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2UE | £200,000 | 22/08/2025 | Flat | | FERNLEIGH COURT FLAT 3 KELVEDON GROVE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2UA | £132,000 | 09/07/2025 | Flat | | FERNLEIGH COURT FLAT 27 KELVEDON GROVE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2UA | £141,000 | 08/12/2023 | Flat | | 63 TOUCHWOOD HALL CLOSE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2UE | £220,000 | 14/11/2023 | Flat | | WARWICK HOUSE, 737 FLAT 1 WARWICK ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 3DG | £175,000 | 24/10/2023 | Flat | | WARWICK HOUSE, 737 FLAT 25 WARWICK ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 3DG | £185,000 | 18/08/2023 | Flat | | 52 MAPLEBECK COURT, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2UB | £90,000 | 18/08/2023 | Flat | | NIGHTINGALE COURT 3 KELVEDON GROVE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2UG | £302,500 | 28/07/2023 | Flat | | PACKWOOD COURT FLAT 8 BUCKNELL CLOSE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2UW | £245,000 | 12/07/2023 | Flat | | 17 MAPLEBECK COURT, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2UB | £145,000 | 03/07/2023 | Flat | | 43 - 45 APARTMENT 12 LODE LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2AF | £252,000 | 15/06/2023 | Flat | | WARWICK HOUSE, 737 FLAT 27 WARWICK ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 3DG | £232,500 | 12/05/2023 | Flat | | 22 MAPLEBECK COURT, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2UB | £150,000 | 28/04/2023 | Flat | | FERNLEIGH COURT FLAT 75 KELVEDON GROVE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2UA | £140,000 | 11/04/2023 | Flat | | 85 TOUCHWOOD HALL CLOSE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2UE | £205,000 | 11/04/2023 | Flat | | WARWICK HOUSE, 737 FLAT 17 WARWICK ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 3DG | £185,000 | 11/04/2023 | Flat | | WARWICK HOUSE, 737 FLAT 18 WARWICK ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 3DG | £185,000 | 06/04/2023 | Flat | | 21 KERESLEY CLOSE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2AD | £205,000 | 31/03/2023 | Flat | **Area average:** £187,138 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £275,941 (40 Flat, B91, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -69.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Solihull). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,137/mo - **Realistic:** £1,263/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,389/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Solihull (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £698/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Lode Lane, B91 | £400/mo | 1 | 0.14 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Saints House, B91 | £1,150/mo | 1 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Warwick Road, B91 | £1,200/mo | 1 | 0.23 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Drury Lane, B91 | £975/mo | 1 | 0.36 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £931/mo (4 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 1.25% (strong) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £132,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £106,300 *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 £1,063/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 15% - **Cost-to-rent:** 6.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £597/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 29.1% *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:** £1,667/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 6.2% - **10y growth:** 36% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Solihull; Flats and maisonettes series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.6% - **5y growth (index):** 2.8% - **10y growth (index):** 30.2% ## 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)