# 4 bedroom terraced house for sale (B9 5PF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 16 ALUM DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B9 5PF | | Price | £260,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £160,000 Nov 2017 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 12/04/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £1,115/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7100-7072-0922-1690-3463) ## Description **SUMMARY** *** PERFECT FOR AN INVESTOR *** FOUR BEDROOMS *** TWO RECEPTION ROOMS *** DRIVEWAY *** POPULAR RESIDENTIAL LOCATION *** *** KITCHEN *** REAR GARDEN *** BATHROOM *** NO CHAIN *** FREEHOLD *** CALL SHIPWAYS NOW ON *** **DESCRIPTION** *** CALLING ALL INVESTORS - TO BE SOLD WITH TENANT IN SITU *** TENANT HAS CONTRACT UNTIL JAN 2024 - PAYS £1400 PCM INC. BILLS *** FOUR BEDROOMS *** TWO RECEPTION ROOMS *** DRIVEWAY *** KITCHEN *** REAR GARDEN *** BATHROOM *** NO CHAIN *** FREEHOLD *** CALL SHIPWAYS NOW ON *** **Approach**  Driveway with gates to front. **Entrance Hall**  Ceiling light point, radiator, storage cupboard and stairs to first floor accommodation. **Living Room** 18' 3" x 11' 4" ( 5.56m x 3.45m ) Double glazed windows, ceiling light point and radiator. **Dining Room** 7' 10" x 11' 4" ( 2.39m x 3.45m ) Double glazed window, ceiling light point and radiator. **Kitchen** 9' 3" x 11' 3" ( 2.82m x 3.43m ) Double glazed window to front, wall, base and drawer units, work surface, sink and drainer with mixer tap, integrated hob and double oven with extractor over, space for white goods, ceiling light point and door to dining room. **Downstairs W C**  Low level wc and vanity hand wash basin unit. **Landing**  Double glazed window, loft hatch and doors to:- **Bedroom One** 12' 2" x 11' 5" ( 3.71m x 3.48m ) Double glazed window, ceiling light point and radiator. **Bedroom Two** 8' 11" x 11' 4" ( 2.72m x 3.45m ) Double glazed window, ceiling light point and radiator. **Bedroom Three** 8' 10" x 11' 4" ( 2.69m x 3.45m ) Double glazed window, ceiling light point and radiator. **Bedroom Four** 5' 11" x 11' 6" ( 1.80m x 3.51m ) Double glazed window, ceiling light point and radiator. **Bathroom**  Double glazed window, bath with shower over, vanity hand wash basin unit, low level wc, ceiling light point, radiator and storage cupboard. **Rear Garden**  Laid to lawn with paved access to rear and garden shed. **Agent Note**  Council Tax Band B. 1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. 2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. 3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase. 5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127994630/1643887) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127994630/1643888) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127994630/1643889) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127994630/1643890) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127994630/1643891) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127994630/1643892) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127994630/1643893) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127994630/1643894) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127994630/1643895) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127994630/1643896) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127994630/1643900) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127994630/1643901) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127994630/1643902) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127994630/1643903) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/127994630/1643904) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/127994630/1643905) - EPC ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #8967776 - **Address:** 16 Alum Drive, Bordesley Green, B9 5PF - **Certificate Issued:** 16/07/2012 - **Work Completed:** 19/06/2012 - **Items:** 12 window(s), 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 16 ALUM DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5PF | £160,000 | 10/11/2017 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 227 BELCHERS LANE, BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5RT | £255,000 | 30/10/2025 | Terraced | | 56 BORDESLEY CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5LX | £160,000 | 16/06/2025 | Terraced | | 632 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5PG | £160,000 | 13/11/2023 | Terraced | | 21 BORDESLEY CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5LX | £100,000 | 31/08/2023 | Terraced | | 23 BORDESLEY CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5LX | £194,000 | 10/08/2023 | Terraced | | 42 BORDESLEY GREEN EAST, BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5SD | £123,000 | 04/07/2023 | Terraced | | 59 BORDESLEY GREEN EAST, BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5SS | £200,000 | 23/06/2023 | Terraced | | 638 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5PG | £80,000 | 07/06/2023 | Terraced | | 264 BELCHERS LANE, BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5RZ | £213,000 | 06/04/2023 | Terraced | | 52 REPTON ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5UJ | £196,000 | 20/02/2023 | Terraced | | 5 BRAMBLE DELL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5FE | £182,000 | 24/03/2022 | Terraced | | 14 NORTON CRESCENT, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5TD | £177,000 | 25/02/2022 | Terraced | | 29 ALSTON ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5UN | £180,000 | 18/02/2022 | Terraced | | 676 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5PG | £150,000 | 17/02/2022 | Terraced | | 662 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5PG | £168,000 | 11/02/2022 | Terraced | | 664 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5PG | £156,000 | 02/02/2022 | Terraced | | 34 NORTON CRESCENT, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5TD | £128,500 | 21/01/2022 | Terraced | | 113 BROADWAY AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5PH | £110,000 | 05/11/2021 | Terraced | | 22 REPTON ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5UP | £165,000 | 29/10/2021 | Terraced | | 5 ALSTON GROVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5SB | £170,000 | 17/09/2021 | Terraced | **Area average:** £163,375 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £182,321 (21 Terraced, B9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +42.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Birmingham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £981/mo - **Realistic:** £1,090/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,199/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Birmingham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,097/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £136,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £109,000 *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:** £2,549/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 18.9% - **10y growth:** 68.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Birmingham; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.3% - **5y growth (index):** 17.8% - **10y growth (index):** 60.2% ## 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)