Sold STC Semi-detached

78 SPEEDWELL ROAD

BIRMINGHAM, YARDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS B25 8HT

3 beds 861 sq ft Listed 30 Aug 2012 (-5031d)

£85,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (B25 8HT)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 78 SPEEDWELL ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, YARDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS B25 8HT |
| Price | £85,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 80 m² |
| Last sold | £80,000 Jul 2020 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £1,143/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,850

### Recommendations
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- T2 (£400 - £900)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0802-2817-7387-2290-5071)

## Description

A THREE BEDROOM SEMI DETATCHED PROPERTY SITUATED IN A CONVENIENT LOCATION REQUIRING MODERNISATION OFFERING NO UPWARD CHAIN. ENERGY RATING F

* REQUIRING MODERNISATION * NO UPWARD CHAIN * LOUNGE * DINING ROOM * KITCHEN * DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM * THREE BEDROOMS *

The property is set back from the road behind a brick built wall and pathway leading to accommodation.

ON THE GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL

LOUNGE (FRONT)** 13' x 11'1 (3.96m x 3.38m) having ceramic tiled fire place with fitted gas fire, coving to ceiling and radiator.

**DINING ROOM (REAR) **12'1 x 11'7 (3.68m x 3.53m) compromising stone fire place and radiator.

**KITCHEN ** 9'7 x 7'2 (2.92m x 2.18m) having base and wall mounted units, with work surfaces over, single drainer sink unit and radiator.

**DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM **consisting of panel bath, pedestal wash hand basin, seperate w.c.

**ON THE FIRST FLOOR

LANDING **leading to

**BEDROOM 1 (FRONT) **11'10 x 11'1 (3.61m x 3.38m) with gas fired central heating boiler, ceramic tiled fire place, double glazed window and radiator.

**BEDROOM 2 (REAR) **12'3 x 8'10 (3.73m x 2.69m) having double glazed window and radiator.

**ON THE SECOND FLOOR

BEDROOM 3 **12'3 x 9'7 (3.73m x 2.92m) having a ceramic tiled fire place.

**VERANDAH

REAR GARDEN **with paved pathway.

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991

The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose.  A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor.  References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller.  The Agent has not had sight of the title documents.  A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor.  Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars.  They may however be available by separate negotiation.  Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/35558737/376286)
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- ![Photo](/listings/photos/35558737/376294)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/35558737/376297)
- ![EPC](/listings/photos/35558737/376300) - EPC

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/35558737/376302) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 78 SPEEDWELL ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8HT | £80,000 | 29/07/2020 | Semi-detached |
| 78 SPEEDWELL ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8HT | £77,000 | 10/07/2013 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 16 FRANCIS ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8HP | £140,000 | 30/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 55 FRANCIS ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8HP | £133,000 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 74 SPEEDWELL ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8HT | £160,000 | 10/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 55 FRANCIS ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8HP | £136,000 | 18/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £160,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £136,333 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £230,556 (9 Semi-detached, B25, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -63.1%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Birmingham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £977/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,086/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,195/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Birmingham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £823/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.28% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £135,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £108,600

*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:** £1,063/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 2.6%
- **10y growth:** 37%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Birmingham; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 18%
- **10y growth (index):** 59.4%

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

80 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£80,000 Jul 2020

Price per m²

£1,063/m²

Local average

£230,556 (-63.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (1,403 of 33,755)

Street crime

456 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

A THREE BEDROOM SEMI DETATCHED PROPERTY SITUATED IN A CONVENIENT LOCATION REQUIRING MODERNISATION OFFERING NO UPWARD CHAIN. ENERGY RATING F

* REQUIRING MODERNISATION * NO UPWARD CHAIN * LOUNGE * DINING ROOM * KITCHEN * DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM * THREE BEDROOMS *

The property is set back from the road behind a brick built wall and pathway leading to accommodation.

ON THE GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL

LOUNGE (FRONT) 13' x 11'1 (3.96m x 3.38m) having ceramic tiled fire place with fitted gas fire, coving to ceiling and radiator.

DINING ROOM (REAR) 12'1 x 11'7 (3.68m x 3.53m) compromising stone fire place and radiator.

KITCHEN 9'7 x 7'2 (2.92m x 2.18m) having base and wall mounted units, with work surfaces over, single drainer sink unit and radiator.

DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM consisting of panel bath, pedestal wash hand basin, seperate w.c.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR

LANDING leading to

BEDROOM 1 (FRONT) 11'10 x 11'1 (3.61m x 3.38m) with gas fired central heating boiler, ceramic tiled fire place, double glazed window and radiator.

BEDROOM 2 (REAR) 12'3 x 8'10 (3.73m x 2.69m) having double glazed window and radiator.

ON THE SECOND FLOOR

BEDROOM 3 12'3 x 9'7 (3.73m x 2.92m) having a ceramic tiled fire place.

VERANDAH

REAR GARDEN with paved pathway.

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.

Listed by

Yardley

Belvoir

Reference: 35558737

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 13/08/2020

Current heating cost: £1,143/year

Potential heating cost: £583/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,850

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Flue gas heat recovery in conjunction with boiler (£400 - £900)
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

Floorplan 1

Price history

4% since 2013

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	29/07/2020 (5 years ago)	£80,000	+3.9%
Sold	10/07/2013 (12 years ago)	£77,000	—

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
16 FRANCIS ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8HP	£140,000	30/08/2023	Semi-detached
55 FRANCIS ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8HP	£133,000	24/03/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 74 SPEEDWELL ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8HT	£160,000	10/10/2022	Semi-detached
55 FRANCIS ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8HP	£136,000	18/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £160,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £136,333 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 2.6%

10y growth 37%

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

1y (index) 1.3%

5y (index) 18%

10y (index) 59.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £977/mo

Realistic £1,086/mo

Optimistic £1,195/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Birmingham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Birmingham: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View B25 8HT

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Travis Perkins	0.0 miles
Shop	Tiburon Auto	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Coventry Rd / Kings Rd	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Kings Rd / James Rd	0.2 miles
Train station	Tyseley	0.5 miles
Train station	Shakespeare Line Warwick Road	0.6 miles
Hospital	Riverside Lodge Intermediate Care Unit	0.8 miles
Hospital	Tamarind Centre	0.9 miles
University	BIMM University Birmingham	2.2 miles
University	Birmingham City University Central Campus	2.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	229
Vehicle crime	50
Criminal damage and arson	45
Other theft	31
Public order	22
Burglary	16
Anti-social behaviour	12
Other crime	11
Robbery	10
Drugs	9
Shoplifting	8
Possession of weapons	7
Theft from the person	5
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	456

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Redhill Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 15 Jun 2023
Ark Victoria Academy	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 22 May 2019
Holy Family Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 1 Mar 2011
St Benedict's Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 14 Feb 2023
Starbank School	Other	0.7 miles	Good — 11 Jul 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 1.28%

Max investor price (0.8%) £135,750

Target investor price (1%) £108,600

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).