Sold STC Semi-detached

65 WHITTINGHAM ROAD

HALESOWEN, WEST MIDLANDS B63 3TP

3 beds 1 baths 775 sq ft Listed 27 Nov 2024 (-544d)

£230,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (B63 3TP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 65 WHITTINGHAM ROAD, HALESOWEN, WEST MIDLANDS B63 3TP |
| Price | £230,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 72 m² |
| Last sold | £251,000 Dec 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** G
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £2,940/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,523

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- C (£15 - £30)
- S (£3,000 - £7,000)
- 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/9688-3943-2209-9544-4200)

## Description

Tenure: Freehold.

Construction: Brick built with tiled roof.

Services: All main services are connected.

Broadband/Mobile coverage: Visit: checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage.

Council Tax Band C.

EPC .

Flood Risk - Surface Water High, Rivers and Seas Very Low.

Welcoming hall

Lounge/Diner

23' 6'' x 10' 10'' (7.16m x 3.30m)

Kitchen

9' 10'' x 7' 9'' (2.99m x 2.36m)

Study

8' 10'' x 5' 8'' (2.69m x 1.73m)

Bedroom 1

11' 0'' x 10' 6'' (3.35m x 3.20m)

Bedroom 2

10' 8'' x 10' 6'' (3.25m x 3.20m)

Bedroom 3

8' 2'' x 7' 8'' (2.49m x 2.34m)

Garage

Rear Garden

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/155428907/408874) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/155428907/408875) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 65 WHITTINGHAM ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TP | £251,000 | 18/12/2024 | Terraced |
| 65 WHITTINGHAM ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TP | £73,256 | 22/09/2010 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 19 DOWNING STREET, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TA | £281,500 | 18/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 18 MOORFIELD DRIVE, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TG | £248,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 19 ASHVILLE DRIVE, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3SD | £210,000 | 25/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 3 DOWNING STREET, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TA | £165,000 | 01/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 10 CRANMOOR CRESCENT, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TD | £235,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 DOWNING STREET, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TA | £185,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 10 GREENBUSH DRIVE, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TL | £240,000 | 27/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 NEWFIELD LANE, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3SR | £277,500 | 27/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 5 NEWFIELD CRESCENT, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3SS | £200,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 44 OLD HAWNE LANE, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TB | £230,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 WOODRIDGE ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3SA | £260,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 NEWFIELD LANE, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3SR | £230,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 47 WHITESTONE ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3PU | £165,000 | 30/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 DOWNING STREET, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TA | £269,150 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 CHERRY STREET, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3RG | £295,000 | 11/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 WHITTINGHAM ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TE | £250,000 | 25/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 WOODRIDGE ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3SA | £239,950 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 78 WHITTINGHAM ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TP | £140,000 | 06/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 BLAGDON ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3PT | £240,000 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 CHERRY STREET, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3RG | £161,000 | 05/01/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £226,105 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £268,136 (51 Semi-detached, B63, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -14.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £762/mo
- **Realistic:** £847/mo
- **Optimistic:** £932/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £105,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £84,700

*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:** £3,194/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 24.8%
- **10y growth:** 83.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Dudley; Semi-detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 27.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 71%

## 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

72 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£251,000 Dec 2024

Price per m²

£3,194/m²

Local average

£268,136 (-14.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (11,170 of 33,755)

Street crime

149 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Spacious three bedroom semi detached
Needing some modernisation
Double glazed windows
Good size garden
Through lounge diner
Garage and parking
No upward chain
Convenient location

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A spacious, three bedroom semi detached home in need of modernisation, having double glazing and comprising; welcoming hall, through lounge with dining area, kitchen, study, three bedrooms, bathroom, garage and pleasant rear garden.

Tenure: Freehold.

Construction: Brick built with tiled roof.

Services: All main services are connected.

Broadband/Mobile coverage: Visit: checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage.

Council Tax Band C.

EPC .

Flood Risk - Surface Water High, Rivers and Seas Very Low.
Welcoming hall
Lounge/Diner
23' 6'' x 10' 10'' (7.16m x 3.30m)
Kitchen
9' 10'' x 7' 9'' (2.99m x 2.36m)
Study
8' 10'' x 5' 8'' (2.69m x 1.73m)
Bedroom 1
11' 0'' x 10' 6'' (3.35m x 3.20m)
Bedroom 2
10' 8'' x 10' 6'' (3.25m x 3.20m)
Bedroom 3
8' 2'' x 7' 8'' (2.49m x 2.34m)
Garage
Rear Garden

Listed by

Halesowen

Taylors Estate Agents

Reference: 155428907

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: G

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 18/11/2024

Current heating cost: £2,940/year

Potential heating cost: £588/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,523

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

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
Change room heaters to condensing boiler (£3,000 - £7,000)
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

EPC 1

Price history

243% since 2010

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	18/12/2024 (1 year ago)	£251,000	+242.6%
Sold	22/09/2010 (15 years ago)	£73,256	—

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
19 DOWNING STREET, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TA	£281,500	18/12/2023	Semi-detached
18 MOORFIELD DRIVE, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TG	£248,000	06/10/2023	Semi-detached
19 ASHVILLE DRIVE, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3SD	£210,000	25/08/2023	Semi-detached
3 DOWNING STREET, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TA	£165,000	01/08/2023	Semi-detached
10 CRANMOOR CRESCENT, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TD	£235,000	14/07/2023	Semi-detached
9 DOWNING STREET, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TA	£185,000	14/07/2023	Semi-detached
10 GREENBUSH DRIVE, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TL	£240,000	27/03/2023	Semi-detached
2 NEWFIELD LANE, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3SR	£277,500	27/03/2023	Semi-detached
5 NEWFIELD CRESCENT, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3SS	£200,000	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
44 OLD HAWNE LANE, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TB	£230,000	31/10/2022	Semi-detached
24 WOODRIDGE ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3SA	£260,000	14/10/2022	Semi-detached
4 NEWFIELD LANE, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3SR	£230,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
47 WHITESTONE ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3PU	£165,000	30/08/2022	Semi-detached
1 DOWNING STREET, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TA	£269,150	22/07/2022	Semi-detached
16 CHERRY STREET, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3RG	£295,000	11/07/2022	Semi-detached
8 WHITTINGHAM ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TE	£250,000	25/05/2022	Semi-detached
2 WOODRIDGE ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3SA	£239,950	20/05/2022	Semi-detached
78 WHITTINGHAM ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3TP	£140,000	06/05/2022	Semi-detached
9 BLAGDON ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3PT	£240,000	29/04/2022	Semi-detached
25 CHERRY STREET, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B63 3RG	£161,000	05/01/2022	Semi-detached

Area average: £226,105 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 24.8%

10y growth 83.1%

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

1y (index) 5.2%

5y (index) 27.2%

10y (index) 71%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Dudley. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £762/mo

Realistic £847/mo

Optimistic £932/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dudley.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Black Country: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View B63 3TP

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Whittingham Rd / Greenbush Drive	0.1 miles
Shop	Simply Hair	0.2 miles
Shop	Hasbury Motors	0.3 miles
Train station	Old Hill	1.0 miles
Train station	Cradley Heath	1.7 miles
University	University of Birmingham School of Dentistry	6.0 miles
Hospital	Bilston Street Surgery	6.6 miles
University	BIMM University Birmingham	7.3 miles
Hospital	krishna pemmaraju	10.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	61
Public order	15
Vehicle crime	13
Other theft	11
Shoplifting	11
Criminal damage and arson	8
Possession of weapons	8
Burglary	7
Other crime	5
Anti-social behaviour	4
Robbery	2
Theft from the person	2
Bicycle theft	1
Drugs	1
Total incidents	149

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
Newfield Park Primary Academy	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 19 Jan 2017
Halesowen College	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
The Earls High School	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 12 Feb 2020
Windsor High School and Sixth Form	Secondary	0.4 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Halesowen CofE Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

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 0.37%

Max investor price (0.8%) £105,875

Target investor price (1%) £84,700

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).