Sold STC Semi-detached

22 THE GROVE

BIRMINGHAM, GREAT BARR, WEST MIDLANDS B43 7AY

4 beds 2 baths 1,173 sq ft Listed 6 Sep 2019 (-2461d)

£275,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

109 m²

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£270,000 Jun 2020

Price per m²

£2,523/m²

Local average

£266,172 (+3.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,676 of 33,755)

Street crime

77 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • IMMACULATE FAMILY PROPERTY
  • FOUR BEDROOMS
  • EXTENDED KITCHEN
  • TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
  • DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM
  • FAMILY BATHROOM
  • SPACIOUS LOFT ROOM FOR STORAGE
  • LARGE GARDEN

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

The Grove is an immaculate four bedroom family property located in a very sought after location just off Coronation rd and in close proximity to local schools, public transport, motorway links and other amenities including Merrion's Nature reserve. The accommodation comprises of a private block paved drive leading up to a secure porch and front entry. Internally the hallway has stairs off to the first floor and doors off to all downstairs rooms including a downstairs shower room, cosy front reception room with a circular bay to the fore. The second reception room offers an open living and dining area generously proportioned with patio doors to the rear. Lastly an extended kitchen completes the downstairs accommodation and comprises of a a range of traditional wall and base cabinets with space for integrated white goods, gas hob and oven, sink and drainer with window overhead and another patio door out into the garden. Travelling onto the first floor the landing leads to four bedrooms, three being doubles with fitted wardrobes and a smaller fourth bedroom currently being used as a study. The family bathroom is a tiled suite offering bath with shower over, low level W.C & a wash hand basin with built in storage. The landing also features a spacious loft with pull down ladder and velux window. The rear garden is very well presented surrounded privately by tall trees & hedges and is mainly laid to lawn. This property is sure to appeal to a range of potential buyers an internal viewing is highly recommended.

Listed by

Great Barr

Paul Carr

Reference: 74004829

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 02/09/2019

Current heating cost: £1,037/year

Potential heating cost: £693/year

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (55)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (3,000)
  • Solar water heating (6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #11706237

Property Details

Street: 22 The Grove

Town: Great Barr

Postcode: B43 7AY

Installation Details

Items: 13 windows

Certificate Issued: 04/07/2016

Work Completed: 03/06/2016

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

262% since 1996

Event Date Price % change
Sold 25/06/2020 (5 years ago) £270,000 +190.3%
Sold 18/09/2000 (25 years ago) £93,000 +24.8%
Sold 15/07/1996 (29 years ago) £74,500 —

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
124 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AX £265,000 07/11/2023 Semi-detached
10 MERRIONS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AT £219,000 17/08/2023 Semi-detached
50 MERRIONS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AT £223,000 28/07/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 11 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY £202,000 29/06/2023 Semi-detached
55 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RY £250,000 28/11/2022 Semi-detached
21 GLENEAGLES DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RX £390,000 01/11/2022 Semi-detached
63 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RY £347,000 07/10/2022 Semi-detached
17 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RY £265,500 07/10/2022 Semi-detached
122 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AX £275,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
357 BIRMINGHAM ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AR £235,000 02/09/2022 Semi-detached
145 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AU £350,000 23/08/2022 Semi-detached
42 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7SA £290,000 15/08/2022 Semi-detached
345 BIRMINGHAM ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AR £342,000 04/04/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 14 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY £290,000 25/03/2022 Semi-detached
56 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7SA £313,000 18/03/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 10 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY £340,000 20/12/2021 Semi-detached
124 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AX £250,000 05/11/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 5 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY £285,000 18/10/2021 Terraced
64 MERRIONS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AT £210,000 27/09/2021 Semi-detached
66 MERRIONS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AT £184,000 22/09/2021 Semi-detached
112 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AX £208,000 20/08/2021 Semi-detached
26 GLENEAGLES DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RX £300,000 26/07/2021 Semi-detached
299 BIRMINGHAM ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AP £250,000 02/07/2021 Semi-detached
113 CHAPEL LANE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7BA £457,000 30/06/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £279,250 (4 sales)

Area average: £281,175 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 16.6%
10y growth 55.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Sandwell. Series: Semi-detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) 2%
5y (index) 33.2%
10y (index) 81.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £845/mo
Realistic £939/mo
Optimistic £1,033/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Sandwell.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Birmingham: £1,097/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Birmingham Rd / Chapel Lane 0.1 miles
Shop Great Barr News & Booze 0.8 miles
Shop Esquire 0.8 miles
Train station Tame Bridge Parkway 1.8 miles
University Maryvale Institute 2.0 miles
Train station Hamstead 2.0 miles
University BCU Oscott Gardens 3.4 miles
Hospital Bilston Street Surgery 7.9 miles
Hospital Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital 9.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 36
Vehicle crime 9
Other theft 7
Shoplifting 6
Criminal damage and arson 5
Public order 5
Anti-social behaviour 3
Burglary 2
Drugs 2
Possession of weapons 2
Total incidents 77

Within 1 mile during Mar 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 Margaret's CofE Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 21 Sep 2022
Q3 Academy Great Barr Secondary 0.6 miles Good — 17 Apr 2013
Whitecrest Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 9 Jun 2011
Holy Name Catholic Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 16 Feb 2017
Barr Beacon School Secondary 0.9 miles Good — 15 Jan 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
4 Bed Detached House, Launceston Road, WS5 £1,800/mo 4 1.04 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,800/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 4.3% gross yield avg £279,250 sale, £995/mo rent
Rent ratio 0.65%
Max investor price (0.8%) £225,000
Target investor price (1%) £180,000
Gross yield 7.9%
Cost-to-rent ratio 12.7×
Monthly cashflow £512/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 7.7%
  • This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
  • 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).