# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (B60 1DF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 81 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, BROMSGROVE, LICKEY END, WORCESTERSHIRE B60 1DF | | Price | £450,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £355,000 May 2021 | ## Description A stunning example of an extended three-bedroom detached family home, immaculately presented throughout and boasting far-reaching countryside views to the rear. The property occupies a desirable position within the sought-after area of Lickey End, Bromsgrove. Set back from the road on a quiet service road and tucked away in the corner, the property is approached via a block-paved driveway providing off-road parking, with a small lawned foregarden that could be removed to create additional parking if required. A storm porch leads to the front entrance. Once inside, the beautifully presented accommodation briefly comprises a bright and welcoming entrance hall with ground floor w/c and internal access into the garage, which is fitted with power and lighting. The impressive open-plan lounge/family room enjoys dual-aspect bay windows to either end and is complemented by traditional-style radiators. A contemporary L-shaped kitchen features a range of navy wall and base units together with integrated appliances to include fridge/freezer, electric hob, microwave, oven, washer/dryer and built-in bins. Large sliding doors open directly out to the rear garden. To the first floor, the landing gives access to three generously proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from a large walk-in bay window with commanding views across the rear garden and open countryside beyond, along with fitted wardrobes. The second double bedroom offers a bow bay window to the front together with fitted wardrobe storage, while the third bedroom is also well-sized. A contemporary four-piece family bathroom completes the accommodation, incorporating a feature free-standing bathtub and separate shower enclosure. Externally, the landscaped rear garden enjoys a raised decked terrace providing an ideal entertaining space, with steps leading down to a lawn edged with slate chippings. A stylish timber garden room offers excellent potential for use as a home office, hobby room or additional storage. Situated within Lickey End, this property combines a picturesque setting with superb local amenities. It falls within catchment for Lickey Hills Primary School and is close to everyday conveniences including Tesco Express and the Miller & Carter Steakhouse. The renowned Lickey Hills Country Park is just a short distance away, while Bromsgrove town centre provides leisure facilities, supermarkets, golf, healthcare services, and a wide range of restaurants and cafés. The area is well-served by respected schools, including the prestigious Bromsgrove School, and benefits from easy access to the M5 and M42 motorway network, making it ideal for commuting across the West Midlands. Estate Agents are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those buying a property. We have partnered with a third party supplier to undertake these who will contact you once you have had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks is £39 + VAT per buyer and this is a non-refundable fee. These charges cover the cost of obtaining relevant data, any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid and the checks completed in advance of the issuing of a memorandum of sale on the property you would like to buy. No statement in these details is to be relied upon as representation of fact, and purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the statements contained within. These details do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. AP Morgan and their employees and agents do not have any authority to give any warranty or representation whatsoever in respect of this property. These details and all statements herein are provided without any responsibility on the part of AP Morgan or the vendors. Equipment: AP Morgan has not tested the equipment or central heating system mentioned in these particulars and the purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the working order and condition. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 81 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £355,000 | 28/05/2021 | Detached | | 81 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £250,000 | 02/10/2015 | Detached | | 81 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £240,000 | 20/10/2006 | Detached | | 81 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £117,000 | 26/06/2000 | Detached | | 81 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £140,000 | 10/03/2000 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 27 STAPLE FLAT, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1HD | £785,000 | 26/09/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 77A OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £337,500 | 01/08/2025 | Semi-detached | | 23 STAPLE FLAT, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1HD | £463,000 | 21/03/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 101 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £511,500 | 19/04/2024 | Semi-detached | | 18 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DE | £390,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 129 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £445,000 | 16/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 97 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £655,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 91A OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £224,000 | 18/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 91A OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £230,000 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 21 STAPLE FLAT, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1HD | £589,000 | 16/06/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 99 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £468,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 101 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £525,000 | 15/11/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £424,500 (8 sales) **Area average:** £556,750 (4 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £472,307 (32 Detached, B60, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -4.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bromsgrove). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £881/mo - **Realistic:** £979/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,077/mo ## 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 Terraced House, Beehive Close, B61 | £1,350/mo | 3 | 0.6 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Woodrow Close, B61 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.86 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,325/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.29% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £165,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £132,500 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,325/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 28.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-605/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.6% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -11.7% - **10y growth:** 42.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Bromsgrove; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.9% - **5y growth (index):** 15.9% - **10y growth (index):** 41.4% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)