Sold STC Terraced

159 GALTON ROAD

SMETHWICK, WEST MIDLANDS B67 5JT

3 beds 2 baths 1,044 sq ft Listed 23 May 2026 (-70d)

£269,999

Reduced on 9 Jul 2026

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

97 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£180,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£2,783/m²

Local average

£207,140 (+30.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,297 of 33,755)

Street crime

331 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • No Chain
  • Tastefully Renovated
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • New Modern Kitchen
  • Through Lounge
  • Ground Floor WC
  • First Floor Bathroom

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

THIS TASTEFULLY RENOVATED MID TERRACE PROPERTY is offered with NO CHAIN and provides an excellent First Time Buyers or Investment Purchase. The property comprises of a hall, through lounge, modern kitchen, Downstairs WC, three bedrooms, bathroom and rear garden. EP Rating: C, Council Tax Band: B

Location

Buying a house is all about the location and this home acquires an excellent spot. Perfect for enjoying the convenience and atmosphere associated with city living, the Hagley Road offers a direct route into the City Centre and lies just 0.5 miles from the property- ideal for commuters.

Being situated outside of the city and on one of Bearwood's most popular roads, the location is ideal for families. Amenities such as shopping, banks and cafés are conveniently located on Bearwood Road, just 0.5 miles from the property. Local eateries such as Miller & Carter and The Dog Pub are also close by.

Bearwood is home to the delightful grounds of Warley Woods and Golf Course, popular all year round with visitors and local residents. Additionally, Lightwoods Park is just at the end of the road, providing the ideal escape from the 'hustle and bustle' of every day life. Lightwoods House is situated within the park which has been lovingly restored to its 18th century glory and is now a high-quality venue for a wide range of community activities as well as public and private events. Lightwoods House is also home to the popular '1000 Trades' which is a popular tearoom, pub and kitchen. Building on their original location in the Jewellery Quarter, 1000 Trades on the Park aims to establish itself as part of the vibrant food and drink scene in Bearwood, as well as being firmly rooted in the community.

Bearwood is also home to locally well regarded schools such as Lightwoods Primary, St. Gregory's Primary and Abbey Infant and Junior Schools; making the location great for families. The area also provides access to local swimming baths and gym facilities.

Harborne is also just on the opposite side of the Hagley Road, a town that boasts high street shopping, a variety of eateries, entertainment venues and the popular Harborne Leisure Centre.


Summary

* Offered with No Chain

* Tastefully renovated Mid Terrace

* Through Lounge; being bay fronted and having two feature fireplaces

* Well-appointed understairs WC

* Modern Kitchen with gas hobs and unused oven, whilst allowing space for further white goods and providing access to the rear garden

* Three Bedrooms; the first two fitted with spotlighting

* Beautiful first floor family bathroom

* Delightful rear garden on split levels; there is a upper patio area and steps down to the lawn with rear gated access


GENERAL

TENURE: The agent understands the property is Freehold.

SERVICES: Central heating to radiators is provided by a combi boiler located in the kitchen.

THE CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS
These details are for guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point which is of particular importance, verification should be obtained before viewing. The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture or fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are connected, in working order or fit for the purpose intended. Items in photographs are NOT necessarily included. All measurements are approximate. These details do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. The Agent has not checked legal documents to verify the Freehold/Leasehold status of the property or that necessary planning permissions have been obtained. Interested parties are advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Under government regulations we are required to carry out prescribed identity checks on all purchasers and also obtain precise details of funding for their purchase. This must be done before agreeing a sale. We will carry out these checks, electronically and as soon as you make an acceptable offer on a property. There is a charge of £36 for one person and £54 for two or more. Prices are inclusive of VAT and are non-refundable.

FLOOR PLANS
Where shown, the plan is for illustration purposes only and is not to scale. The floor area shown is taken from the EPC calculations and is therefore approximate and will include only habitable areas.

PROPERTY INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE
A copy of the Property Information Questionnaire is available about this property at our office. This has been completed by the Seller to provide comprehensive information about the property which will be of relevance to any intending Purchaser.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Only those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. All other items are excluded.

GENERAL ADVICE
All interested parties should check availability and explore the situation of a property on Google Earth/ Google Street Maps Street View before viewing. Viewings are via the Agents.

REFERRAL FEES
Referral fees may be paid to us for referring clients to mortgage, insurance, surveying and conveyancing services which can range from £50 to £200.

Listed by

Hagley Road

Oulsnam

Reference: 88862553

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 22/05/2022

Expiry date: 21/05/2032

Current heating cost: £604/year

Potential heating cost: £403/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,500

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • 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

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

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Price history

4% since 2014

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £269,999 +50%
Sold 09/01/2026 (6 months ago) £180,000 +4%
Sold 03/12/2014 (11 years ago) £173,000

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
7 LONG HYDE ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5DT £195,000 19/12/2025 Terraced
96 UPPER ST MARYS ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JN £217,000 18/12/2025 Terraced
42 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HS £307,750 17/12/2025 Terraced
45 WIGORN ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HQ £262,500 08/10/2025 Terraced
20 UPPER ST MARYS ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JR £225,000 26/09/2025 Terraced
96 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HT £290,000 04/09/2025 Terraced
108 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HT £300,000 04/09/2025 Terraced
119 WIGORN ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HF £180,000 18/08/2025 Terraced
159 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HU £247,500 01/08/2025 Terraced
23 LOXLEY ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5BL £270,000 22/07/2025 Terraced
219 GALTON ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JH £325,000 29/05/2025 Terraced
26 CLIFFORD ROAD, BEARWOOD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HJ £236,500 15/04/2025 Terraced
98 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HT £248,000 14/03/2025 Terraced
41 GALTON ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JX £230,000 21/02/2025 Terraced
102 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HT £262,500 17/02/2025 Terraced
23 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HP £200,000 10/01/2025 Terraced
173 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HU £225,000 18/12/2023 Terraced
222 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HX £305,000 14/12/2023 Terraced
94 ABBEY ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5LH £255,050 11/12/2023 Terraced
Same street 113 GALTON ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JT £335,000 08/12/2023 Terraced
23 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HP £170,000 01/12/2023 Terraced
Same street 153 GALTON ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JT £265,000 11/01/2022 Terraced
Same street 145 GALTON ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JT £262,000 08/10/2021 Terraced
Same street 135 GALTON ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JT £255,000 24/09/2021 Other
Same street 89 GALTON ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JT £295,000 24/09/2021 Terraced
Same street 137 GALTON ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JT £255,000 24/09/2021 Terraced
Same street 139 GALTON ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JT £255,000 24/09/2021 Terraced

Street average: £274,571 (7 sales)

Area average: £247,590 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 13%
10y growth 54.5%

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

1y (index) 4.8%
5y (index) 33.7%
10y (index) 83%

Rental Range

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

Low £850/mo
Realistic £944/mo
Optimistic £1,038/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Sandwell.

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

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Upper St Mary'S Road / Galton Rd 0.1 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.1 miles
Shop Antonio's Food Emporio 0.2 miles
Shop Unknown 0.2 miles
Train station Smethwick Rolfe Street 1.6 miles
Train station Langley Green 1.8 miles
University University of Birmingham School of Dentistry 3.2 miles
University BIMM University Birmingham 3.9 miles
Hospital Bilston Street Surgery 7.6 miles
Hospital Brian Oliver Centre 9.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 153
Public order 29
Shoplifting 26
Vehicle crime 25
Criminal damage and arson 22
Other theft 21
Other crime 12
Burglary 10
Possession of weapons 8
Anti-social behaviour 7
Drugs 7
Robbery 4
Theft from the person 4
Bicycle theft 3
Total incidents 331

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
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Outstanding — 7 Apr 2019
Abbey Junior School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 1 Jun 2015
Abbey Infant School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 5 Jun 2013
Bearwood Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 30 Apr 2014
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 4 Feb 2024

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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Milcote Road, B67 £1,150/mo 3 0.21 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Eva Road, B68 £1,200/mo 3 0.85 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,175/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.44%
Max investor price (0.8%) £146,875
Target investor price (1%) £117,500
Gross yield 5.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 19.1×
Monthly cashflow £-31/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -0.5%
  • 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).