# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (B29 5HQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 144 CASTLE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEOLEY CASTLE, WEST MIDLANDS B29 5HQ | | Price | £185,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £185,000 Mar 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 12/12/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £490/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - 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/1390-5173-7722-9093-1223) ## Description A well-presented two bedroom semi-detached property located in the popular residential area of Weoley Castle, on the border of Selly Oak. Offered with no upward chain. 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 ! ## Property Photos - ![Front](/listings/photos/130250954/1288685) - Front - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/130250954/1288686) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/130250954/1288687) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/130250954/1288688) - Kitchen - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/130250954/1288689) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/130250954/1288690) - Lounge - ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/130250954/1288691) - Conservatory - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/130250954/1288692) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/130250954/1288693) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/130250954/1288694) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/130250954/1288695) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/130250954/1288696) - Bathroom - ![Garden](/listings/photos/130250954/1288697) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/130250954/1288698) - Garden ## Floorplans - ![FLOOR-PLAN](/listings/photos/130250954/1288699) - FLOOR-PLAN ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/130250954/1288700) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 144 CASTLE ROAD, WEOLEY CASTLE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 5HQ | £185,000 | 09/03/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £276,462 (39 Semi-detached, B29, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -33.1% ## 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:** 0.59% (weak for cashflow) - **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:** £2,534/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -8.6% - **10y growth:** 54.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Birmingham; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.9% - **5y growth (index):** 19.2% - **10y growth (index):** 60.8% ## 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)