144 CASTLE ROAD
BIRMINGHAM, WEOLEY CASTLE, WEST MIDLANDS B29 5HQ
£185,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
73 m²
EPC rating
C
Last sold
£185,000 Mar 2023
Price per m²
£2,534/m²
Local average
£276,462 (-33.1%)
Deprivation
Decile 1 (3,222 of 33,755)
Street crime
273 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The property is entered via the porch which leads to the hallway. The property is double fronted with the lounge being to the right hand side that benefits from a conservatory that has been added to the rear. The kitchen is on the opposite side and is larger than some properties on the road as the space that was vacated when the bathroom was moved upstairs has been used to extend the kitchen. Upstairs are two well-proportioned double bedrooms as well as the family bathroom.
There is a driveway to the front of the property with further parking available via the access road in front of it. The garden is of ample size and is a useful square shape and it is accessed via the kitchen, conservatory or down the side of the property.
The property is conveniently located being within commutable distance to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University of Birmingham, Newman University and many other popular places of employment. There are also range of schools both primary and secondary for those with children. Weoley Castle Square is home to an assortment of shops, restaurants and amenities to suit all tastes. There are also many transport links available in to Selly Oak, Harborne, Birmingham City Centre and beyond. Selly Oak Train Station is approximately 1.5 miles away.
We have been informed that the property is Freehold, is in Council Tax Band B and has an EPC rating of C.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a viewing please call us on !
Listed by
Selly Oak
Countrywide UK Sales - Connells
Reference: 130250954
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 13/12/2022
Expiry date: 12/12/2032
Current heating cost: £490/year
Potential heating cost: £455/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 2
Risk: In flood risk area
Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)
Floorplans
FLOOR-PLAN
EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 09/03/2023 (3 years ago) | £185,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 JERVOISE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5QY | £167,500 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 106 CASTLE ROAD, WEOLEY CASTLE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5HG | £186,250 | 07/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 118 CASTLE ROAD, WEOLEY CASTLE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5HG | £220,000 | 12/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 88 BARCHESTON ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5HJ | £175,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 JERVOISE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5QS | £130,000 | 24/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 GAYDON GROVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5JB | £190,000 | 06/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 57 JERVOISE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5QS | £220,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 61 BARCHESTON ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5HJ | £210,000 | 28/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 47 BECKBURY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5HS | £2,405,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 BRINETON GROVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5RA | £163,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 37 JERVOISE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5QS | £99,200 | 11/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 GAYDON GROVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5JB | £173,000 | 29/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 244 ALWOLD ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5JS | £170,000 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 100 JERVOISE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5QY | £162,500 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 32 WEOLEY CASTLE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5PZ | £170,000 | 22/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 96 KEMBERTON ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5JL | £195,000 | 08/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 63 JERVOISE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5QS | £170,000 | 28/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 99 WEOLEY CASTLE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5QD | £177,500 | 21/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 35 PRINCETHORPE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5PU | £176,650 | 15/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 49 JERVOISE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5QS | £194,000 | 07/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 156 CASTLE ROAD, WEOLEY CASTLE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5HQ | £135,000 | 30/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £135,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £287,730 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Birmingham. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Birmingham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 | Castle Rd / Lodge Hill Cemetery | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Castle Rd / Beckbury Rd | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Kutz | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Holton's | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Selly Oak | 1.3 miles |
| Train station | University | 1.5 miles |
| University | University of Birmingham School of Dentistry | 2.3 miles |
| Hospital | West Heath Hospital | 3.0 miles |
| University | BIMM University Birmingham | 4.3 miles |
| Hospital | Bromsgove Private Hospital | 7.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 |
| Burglary | 19 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total incidents | 273 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jervoise School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 18 Mar 2014 |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School | Nursery | 0.2 miles | Outstanding — 21 Jan 2014 |
| Princethorpe Infant School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 4 Dec 2013 |
| Princethorpe Junior School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 14 Sep 2023 |
| Paganel Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 10 May 2020 |
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 — 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).