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FLAT 4

WARLEY HOUSE, ABBEY ROAD, SMETHWICK, WEST MIDLANDS B67 5LN

2 beds 1 baths 721 sq ft Listed 5 Dec 2022 (-1265d)

£135,000

Reduced on 19 Dec 2022

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# 2 bedroom flat for sale (B67 5LN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 4, WARLEY HOUSE, ABBEY ROAD, SMETHWICK, WEST MIDLANDS B67 5LN |
| Price | £135,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 67 m² |
| Last sold | £112,000 Mar 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £569/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £5,000

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0752-3922-9202-6502-5200)

## Description

**** **** This duplex flat should offer everything you would need, whether you are taking your first steps onto the property ladder or you are looking to expand your property portfolio as an investor. The property consists of entrance hall, spacious lounge/diner, large kitchen and on the first floor you will find two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. This property also benefits from extra private storage in the communal hallway and a communal garden at the rear of the building.

For those of you unfamiliar with the area itself is always popular with first time buyers and investors. The property is within easy reach of both Harborne and Bearwood High Street with local shops and amenities. There are a good choice of local schools and lots of open green spaces nearby with Warley Woods and Golf Course 5 minutes walk away.

We could go on and on, but to fully appreciate this superb home an internal viewing will be required. The property is being sold with no forward chain and we anticipate high demand for this property, so hurry and book your viewing. We look forward to your call.

ROOM SIZES:

GROUND FLOOR:

Hallway

Lounge/Diner: 15' 6" x 10' 4" (4.72m x 3.15m)

Kitchen: 12' 2" x 9' 1" (3.71m x 2.77m)

FIRST FLOOR:

Landing

Storage Cupboard

Bedroom One: 15' 6" x 10' 4" (4.72m x 3.15m)

Bedroom Two: 12' 2" x 9' 2" (3.71m x 2.79m)

Bathroom: 6' 0" x 5' 3" (1.83m x 1.6m)

OUTSIDE

Storage Cupboard

Communal Garden

LEASEHOLD INFORMATION:

Lease Length - 125 years from 1 April 1999 (102 Years Left)

Service Charge - £780 pa

Ground rent - £10 pa

Lease, ground rent, maintenance details and tenancy details have been provided by the seller and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Should you proceed with the purchase of this property, these details must be verified by your Solicitor.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/129733064/506993) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/129733064/506996) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| WARLEY HOUSE FLAT 4 ABBEY ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5LN | £112,000 | 20/03/2023 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 142A PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HU | £118,000 | 03/07/2023 | Flat |

**Area average:** £118,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £107,000 (1 Flat, B67, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +26.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Sandwell). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £845/mo
- **Realistic:** £939/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,033/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Birmingham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £748/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.7% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £117,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £93,900

*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:** £2,015/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 57.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Sandwell; Flats and maisonettes series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -2.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 18.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 54.8%

## 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

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

67 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£112,000 Mar 2023

Price per m²

£2,015/m²

Local average

£107,000 (+26.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (13,030 of 33,755)

Street crime

403 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

No Chain
Estimated Rent Achievable (After Refurb) - £900pcm (8% Yield)
Duplex Flat
Gas Central Heating
Good Transport Links
Communal Garden
Close To Warley Woods

Additional details

Parking: On street

Description

** ** This duplex flat should offer everything you would need, whether you are taking your first steps onto the property ladder or you are looking to expand your property portfolio as an investor. The property consists of entrance hall, spacious lounge/diner, large kitchen and on the first floor you will find two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. This property also benefits from extra private storage in the communal hallway and a communal garden at the rear of the building.

For those of you unfamiliar with the area itself is always popular with first time buyers and investors. The property is within easy reach of both Harborne and Bearwood High Street with local shops and amenities. There are a good choice of local schools and lots of open green spaces nearby with Warley Woods and Golf Course 5 minutes walk away.

We could go on and on, but to fully appreciate this superb home an internal viewing will be required. The property is being sold with no forward chain and we anticipate high demand for this property, so hurry and book your viewing. We look forward to your call.

ROOM SIZES:

GROUND FLOOR:
Hallway
Lounge/Diner: 15' 6" x 10' 4" (4.72m x 3.15m)
Kitchen: 12' 2" x 9' 1" (3.71m x 2.77m)

FIRST FLOOR:
Landing
Storage Cupboard
Bedroom One: 15' 6" x 10' 4" (4.72m x 3.15m)
Bedroom Two: 12' 2" x 9' 2" (3.71m x 2.79m)
Bathroom: 6' 0" x 5' 3" (1.83m x 1.6m)

OUTSIDE
Storage Cupboard
Communal Garden

LEASEHOLD INFORMATION:
Lease Length - 125 years from 1 April 1999 (102 Years Left)
Service Charge - £780 pa
Ground rent - £10 pa

Lease, ground rent, maintenance details and tenancy details have been provided by the seller and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Should you proceed with the purchase of this property, these details must be verified by your Solicitor.

Listed by

Harborne

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 129733064

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 05/12/2022

Current heating cost: £569/year

Potential heating cost: £514/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £5,000

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

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)

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

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	20/03/2023 (3 years ago)	£112,000	—

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
142A PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HU	£118,000	03/07/2023	Flat

Area average: £118,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 57.4%

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

1y (index) -2.7%

5y (index) 18.5%

10y (index) 54.8%

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

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View B67 5LN

Address

73 Abbey Road

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Abbey Rd / Barclay Rd	0.1 miles
Shop	Mr Models	0.1 miles
Shop	Midland Electrical	0.1 miles
Train station	Smethwick Rolfe Street	1.4 miles
Train station	Langley Green	1.6 miles
University	University of Birmingham School of Dentistry	3.3 miles
University	BIMM University Birmingham	4.0 miles
Hospital	Bilston Street Surgery	7.5 miles
Hospital	Brian Oliver Centre	9.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	197
Vehicle crime	30
Criminal damage and arson	29
Public order	28
Shoplifting	25
Other theft	20
Possession of weapons	18
Burglary	12
Drugs	12
Anti-social behaviour	11
Other crime	11
Robbery	9
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	403

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
Abbey Infant School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 5 Jun 2013
Abbey Junior School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 1 Jun 2015
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 7 Apr 2019
Bearwood Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 30 Apr 2014
Annie Lennard Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.7%

Max investor price (0.8%) £117,375

Target investor price (1%) £93,900

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).