Sold End of terrace

242 WILLOW AVENUE

BIRMINGHAM, EDGBASTON, WEST MIDLANDS B17 8HH

3 beds 1 baths 1,313 sq ft Listed 24 Jun 2024 (-712d)

£330,000

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# 3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (B17 8HH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 242 WILLOW AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, EDGBASTON, WEST MIDLANDS B17 8HH |
| Price | £330,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 122 m² |
| Last sold | £312,500 Mar 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £1,008/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,725

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- 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/2789-0233-1123-9418-4149)

## Description

Innovate Estate Agents are delighted to present this THREE BEDROOM END OF TERRACE PROPERTY situated in Edgbaston, Birmingham! The property boasts of FRONT DRIVEWAY allowing OFF ROAD PARKING, front entrance porch, entrance hallway, guest W/C, FITTED KITCHEN, family bathroom, rear garden, double glazing and gas central heating throughout! Thanks to its sought after location the property has easy commute to Birmingham City Centre, a range of day to day amenities, educational facilities and transport links such as Shireland Collegiate Academy, Lordswood Boys School, Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre, Aldi Supermarket and M5 (Junction 3). EPC Rating: D. Council Tax Band: B. Admin Fees May Apply.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/149502896/465497) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/149502896/465500) - Energy Performance Certificate

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 242 WILLOW AVENUE, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8HH | £312,500 | 19/03/2025 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 39 LINDEN ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B66 4DZ | £194,000 | 21/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 210 WATERLOO ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B66 4NB | £208,000 | 21/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 104 POPLAR AVENUE, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8ER | £255,500 | 27/06/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 238 WILLOW AVENUE, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8HH | £250,000 | 28/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 220 WILLOW AVENUE, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8HH | £255,000 | 28/01/2025 | Terraced |
| 160 POPLAR AVENUE, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8EP | £360,000 | 15/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 57 SELSEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8JR | £133,000 | 24/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 16 SWINDON ROAD, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8JL | £190,000 | 20/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 193 SELSEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8JN | £150,000 | 20/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 202 SELSEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8JN | £150,000 | 14/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 181 SELSEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8JN | £173,000 | 12/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 38 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B66 4DW | £140,000 | 11/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 2 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B66 4DW | £170,000 | 03/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 108 POPLAR AVENUE, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8ER | £340,000 | 24/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 95 SELSEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8JP | £152,500 | 14/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 40 SWINDON ROAD, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8JL | £200,000 | 17/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 165 SELSEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8JP | £150,000 | 15/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 146 SELSEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8JT | £176,000 | 20/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 126 MERRIVALE ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B66 4EB | £195,000 | 14/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B66 4DW | £215,000 | 01/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 232 MERRIVALE ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B66 4DS | £184,000 | 21/11/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 206 WILLOW AVENUE, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8HH | £206,000 | 16/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 66 SWINDON ROAD, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8JL | £190,000 | 27/10/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £237,000 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £196,300 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £384,878 (27 Terraced, B17, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -14.3%

## 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:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow)
- **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:** £2,705/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 19.4%
- **10y growth:** 58.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Birmingham; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 59.5%

## 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

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

122 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£312,500 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£2,705/m²

Local average

£384,878 (-14.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (8,207 of 33,755)

Street crime

544 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

FRONT DRIVEWAY ALLOWING OFF ROAD PARKING
GUEST W/C
FITTED KITCHEN
FAMILY BATHROOM
TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
REAR GARDEN
CLOSE TO LOCAL AMENITIES & TRANSPORT LINKS
EPC RATING:D
COUNCIL TAX BAND: B

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Listed by

Oldbury

Innovate

Reference: 149502896

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 24/02/2021

Current heating cost: £1,008/year

Potential heating cost: £561/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,725

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

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
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 1

EPC Graphs

Energy Performance Certificate

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	19/03/2025 (1 year ago)	£312,500	—

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
39 LINDEN ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B66 4DZ	£194,000	21/11/2025	Terraced
210 WATERLOO ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B66 4NB	£208,000	21/11/2025	Terraced
104 POPLAR AVENUE, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8ER	£255,500	27/06/2025	Terraced
Same street 238 WILLOW AVENUE, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8HH	£250,000	28/03/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 220 WILLOW AVENUE, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8HH	£255,000	28/01/2025	Terraced
160 POPLAR AVENUE, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8EP	£360,000	15/12/2023	Terraced
57 SELSEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8JR	£133,000	24/11/2023	Terraced
16 SWINDON ROAD, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8JL	£190,000	20/10/2023	Terraced
193 SELSEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8JN	£150,000	20/09/2023	Terraced
202 SELSEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8JN	£150,000	14/07/2023	Terraced
181 SELSEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8JN	£173,000	12/07/2023	Terraced
38 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B66 4DW	£140,000	11/07/2023	Terraced
2 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B66 4DW	£170,000	03/05/2023	Terraced
108 POPLAR AVENUE, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8ER	£340,000	24/04/2023	Terraced
95 SELSEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8JP	£152,500	14/04/2023	Terraced
40 SWINDON ROAD, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8JL	£200,000	17/03/2023	Terraced
165 SELSEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8JP	£150,000	15/03/2023	Terraced
146 SELSEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8JT	£176,000	20/12/2022	Terraced
126 MERRIVALE ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B66 4EB	£195,000	14/12/2022	Terraced
12 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B66 4DW	£215,000	01/12/2022	Terraced
232 MERRIVALE ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B66 4DS	£184,000	21/11/2022	Terraced
Same street 206 WILLOW AVENUE, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8HH	£206,000	16/11/2022	Terraced
66 SWINDON ROAD, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 8JL	£190,000	27/10/2022	Terraced

Street average: £237,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £196,300 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.4%

10y growth 58.9%

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

1y (index) 0.6%

5y (index) 17.5%

10y (index) 59.5%

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 B17 8HH

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Dorset Rd / Willow Avenue	0.0 miles
Shop	Best-one	0.2 miles
Shop	Athena Hair & Beauty	0.2 miles
Train station	Smethwick Rolfe Street	1.1 miles
Train station	Smethwick Galton Bridge	1.6 miles
University	University of Birmingham School of Dentistry	3.0 miles
University	BIMM University Birmingham	3.4 miles
Hospital	Bilston Street Surgery	7.8 miles
Hospital	Brian Oliver Centre	9.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	276
Criminal damage and arson	44
Vehicle crime	40
Public order	34
Other theft	29
Drugs	26
Anti-social behaviour	18
Burglary	18
Shoplifting	17
Possession of weapons	16
Other crime	11
Robbery	11
Theft from the person	4
Total incidents	544

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Shireland Technology Primary	Primary	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 4 Dec 2023
Shireland Collegiate Academy	Secondary	0.2 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Bearwood Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 30 Apr 2014
George Dixon Academy	Secondary	0.5 miles	Requires improvement — 21 Sep 2022
George Dixon Primary	Primary	0.5 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.33%

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).