Sold STC Semi-detached

378 MOAT ROAD

OLDBURY, WEST MIDLANDS B68 8EH

3 beds 1 baths 926 sq ft Listed 29 Sep 2023 (-995d)

£250,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

86 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

F

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£250,000 May 2024

Price per m²

£2,907/m²

Local average

£255,176 (-2%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (13,145 of 33,755)

Street crime

275 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • GOOD SIZED SEMI DETACHED HOUSE SITUATED IN TREE LINED ROAD
  • IN NEED OF MODERNISATION AND IMPROVEMENT
  • TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
  • THREE BEDROOMS
  • SHOWER ROOM AND SEPERATE W.C.
  • DRIVEWAY AND GARAGE
  • NO UPWARD CHAIN

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Situated on a tree lined road is this good sized semi detached house with three bedrooms. The property is in need of modernisation and improvement but offers potential. NO UPWARD CHAIN.

Accommodation comprising: Enclosed porch, reception hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, landing, three bedrooms, shower room, separate w.c., side garage, outside w.c., rear garden.

ENCLOSED PORCH (Front)
Sliding double doors to front.

RECEPTION HALL (Inner) 1.71m x 3.84m max measurements including staircase
Single glazed windows and single glazed door onto enclosed porch. Staircase off to first floor accommodation.

LOUNGE (Front) 3.33m max (2.94m) x 3.62m plus bay
Gas fire, single glazed bay window.

DINING ROOM (Rear) 3.33m max (2.97m) x 3.62m plus bay (4.41m max to double doors in bay)
Gas fire, double glazed double doors and double glazed windows onto rear garden.

KITCHEN (Rear) 2.30m x 2.55m plus bay (3.25m max into bay)
Double glazed bay, recessed spot lights to ceiling, tiled floor finish, single bowl single, single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap, cooker, four ring gas hob, integrated fridge, storage cupboards at high level, work surface areas with tiled splashbacks. Door opening onto rear garden.

Staircase from ground floor reception hall leading off to:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: (Inner/Side)
Single glazed window to side, access to roof space. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

BEDROOM ONE (Front) 3.33m x 3.63m plus bay
Single glazed window.

BEDROOM TWO (Rear) 3.33m x 3.61m max plus bay (4.41m max into bay)
Double glazed bay window.

BEDROOM THREE (Front) 2.56m x 2.46m plus recess
Single glazed bow window. Walk in storage cupboard (with restricted ceiling height) opening into eaves with single glazed window to rear.

SHOWER ROOM (Rear)
Obscure double glazed window, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle with electric shower, walls tiled to full height.

SEPARATE W.C. (Side)
Obscure single glazed window.

REAR GARDEN
Paved patio onto lawn. OUTSIDE W.C. single glazed window.

GARAGE (not measured).

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D

TENURE:
We are verbally advised the property is freehold. The Agent has not checked the legal documents to verify the freehold status of the property. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor.

SERVICES:
The Agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS:
All items unless specifically referred to in these sales particulars are expressly excluded from the proposed sale. Carpets as fitted are included in the sale. Curtains and certain other items may be taken at a valuation to be agreed.

VIEWING:
Strictly by prior appointment via agents.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS:
In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations, all prospective purchasers are required to provide the following - 1. Satisfactory photographic identification. 2. Proof of address/residency. 3. Verification of the source of purchase funds including bank statements for deposits in order to purchase and copy of mortgage agreement in principle from the appropriate lender. In the absence of being able to provide appropriate physical copies of the above, Scriven & Co reserves the right to obtain electronic verification of identity.

EXTRA SERVICES:
By law, the agent must tell the client if the agent or any connected person intends to earn any commission or any other fees from offering or referring other services to the client or buyer. If the agent or any connected person earns money from any of these services or referrals the agent or the connected person would keep this commission or fee. Part of the payment for these extra services will be paid to the agent as a result of the referral. Scriven & Co offers the following services and has the following referral arrangements in place:

Scriven & Co routinely refers sellers (and buyers) to Infinity Financial Advice. It is the clients’ or buyers’ decision whether to choose to deal with Infinity Financial Advice. Should the client or a buyer decide to use Infinity Financial Advice the client or buyer should know that Scriven & Co receive a payment from Infinity Financial Advice equating on average to a figure in the order of £200 per referral.

Scriven & Co routinely refers sellers (and buyers) to certain firms of solicitors/conveyancers. It is the clients’ or buyers’ decision whether to choose to deal with any of the referral companies. Should the client or a buyer decide to use any of these companies the client or buyer should know that Scriven & Co receive a payment from these companies equating to a figure in the order of £100-£200 per referral. We are informed that the solicitors/conveyancers are happy to pay this referral fee to ourselves as it significantly reduces the marketing costs that they have to allocate to sourcing new business. The referral fee is NOT added to the conveyancing charges that would ordinarily be quoted.

The agent routinely refers sellers (and buyers) to Warren’s removals and storage it is the clients’ or buyers’ decision whether to choose to deal with Warren’s removals and storage. Should the client or a buyer decide to use Warren’s removals and storage the client or a buyer should know that the agent receives a referral fee to the value of £50 from them for recommending a client or buyer to them.

Listed by

Quinton

Scriven & Co

Reference: 140640119

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: F

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 21/09/2023

Expiry date: 20/09/2033

Current heating cost: £3,053/year

Potential heating cost: £829/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £29,548

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
  • Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£80 - £120)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)
  • Change room heaters to condensing boiler (£3,000 - £7,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
  • 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

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 15/05/2024 (2 years ago) £250,000

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
14 WYTON AVENUE, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 9DZ £257,100 17/12/2025 Semi-detached
29 BRANDHALL ROAD, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 8DP £305,000 29/08/2025 Semi-detached
20 SILVERLANDS AVENUE, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 8EQ £315,000 06/12/2023 Semi-detached
40 GEORGE ROAD, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 9LH £278,000 27/11/2023 Semi-detached
8 PARK AVENUE, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 8EP £300,000 03/11/2023 Semi-detached
80 BARNFORD CRESCENT, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 8PR £230,000 17/10/2023 Semi-detached
27 PARK AVENUE, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 8EP £251,000 16/10/2023 Semi-detached
56 BRISTNALL HALL ROAD, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 9TU £210,000 29/09/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 417 MOAT ROAD, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 8EH £156,000 11/09/2023 Semi-detached
101 BARNFORD CRESCENT, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 8PR £292,000 25/08/2023 Semi-detached
256 POUND ROAD, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 8NF £235,000 10/07/2023 Semi-detached
43 BARNFORD CRESCENT, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 8PP £300,000 07/07/2023 Semi-detached
2 CONWAY AVENUE, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 9NS £225,000 31/03/2023 Semi-detached
48 BRISTNALL HALL ROAD, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 9TU £190,000 30/03/2023 Semi-detached
37A BRISTNALL HALL ROAD, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 9TS £200,000 20/03/2023 Semi-detached
26 BARNFORD CRESCENT, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 8PP £351,000 09/02/2023 Semi-detached
22 SILVERLANDS AVENUE, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 8EQ £345,000 25/11/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 376 MOAT ROAD, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 8EH £305,000 21/11/2022 Semi-detached
16 PARK AVENUE, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 8EP £253,000 21/11/2022 Semi-detached
138 BRISTNALL HALL ROAD, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 9TX £160,000 11/11/2022 Semi-detached
76 BRISTNALL HALL ROAD, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 9TU £206,000 28/10/2022 Semi-detached
13 ST KATHERINES ROAD, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 9TT £273,000 09/09/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 371 MOAT ROAD, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 8EH £279,000 31/08/2022 Terraced
Same street 413 MOAT ROAD, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 8EH £120,000 28/04/2022 Terraced

Street average: £215,000 (4 sales)

Area average: £258,805 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 26.2%
10y growth 58.4%

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

1y (index) 4.7%
5y (index) 35.9%
10y (index) 87.1%

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 Black Country: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Bristnall Hall Rd / Knottsall Lane 0.1 miles
Bus stop Pound Rd / Bristnall Fields 0.1 miles
Shop Costcutter 0.1 miles
Shop Tesco Express 0.2 miles
Train station Langley Green 0.9 miles
Train station Rowley Regis 1.2 miles
University University of Birmingham School of Dentistry 4.3 miles
University Birmingham City University, Bournville Campus 4.5 miles
Hospital Bilston Street Surgery 6.5 miles
Hospital Bromsgove Private Hospital 10.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 133
Shoplifting 27
Vehicle crime 25
Criminal damage and arson 20
Public order 17
Drugs 11
Other theft 11
Burglary 10
Anti-social behaviour 9
Other crime 5
Possession of weapons 5
Robbery 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 275

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
Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Outstanding — 28 Mar 2014
Moat Farm Junior School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 3 Jul 2013
Moat Farm Infant School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 19 Nov 2014
Oldbury Academy Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 25 Jan 2022
Q3 Academy Langley Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 9 Jun 2019

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, Brandhall Road, B68 £1,500/mo 3 0.22 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Beeches Road, B68 £1,250/mo 3 0.27 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, The Horseshoe, B68 £1,350/mo 3 0.34 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Farm Road, B68 £990/mo 3 0.45 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, The Woodlands, B68 £1,400/mo 3 0.66 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Vernon Road, B68 £1,000/mo 3 1.11 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Regis Heath Road, B65 £1,095/mo 3 1.22 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,226/mo (7 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.5%
Max investor price (0.8%) £156,250
Target investor price (1%) £125,000
Gross yield 6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 16.7×
Monthly cashflow £115/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 1.9%
  • 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).