# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (B27 7SD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 31 FOX GREEN CRESCENT, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B27 7SD | | Price | £235,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £248,000 Jan 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 10/09/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,124/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £26,148 ### Recommendations - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - E (£150 - £175) - G (£220 - £250) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2132-2841-6241-2709-6230) ## Description An extended semi-detached family home offered for sale with no upward chain and having potential for modernisation and extension (STPP), three bedrooms, lounge, extended sitting room, open plan kitchen diner, ground floor bathroom, rear garden, garage and driveway parking **Property Frontage ** The property is set back from the road behind a gated block paved driveway providing off-road parking with paved shrub and stone chipping fore-garden, extending to garage and UPVC obscure double glazed door leading into:**Enclosed Porch** With double glazed windows, wood effect flooring and obscure glazed door leading through to:**Entrance Hall** Having stairs leading off to the first floor, ceiling light point, radiator, wood effect flooring and door leading into:**Lounge to Front** - 5.21m x 4.01m (17'1" (into bay) x 13'2") Having a double glazed bay window to the front elevation, ceiling light point, wall lighting, three radiators, gas fireplace with marble hearth and surround and door to under-stairs storage cupboard with lighting**Open Plan Kitchen Diner** - 4.9m x 2.87m (16'1" x 9'5") **Kitchen Area**Having fitted units with laminate work-surfaces, composite sink and drainer unit, tiled splash-backs, four ring gas hob with extractor over, inset Zanussi electric oven, integrated fridge and freezer, integrated washing machine, tiled flooring and a double glazed window to the side elevation **Dining Area**With wood effect flooring, ceiling light point, radiator and an obscure glazed door leading into extended sitting room**Ground Floor Family Bathroom to Rear** - 2.06m x 1.6m (6'9" (min)/ 9' 7" (max) x 5'3" (max) Having a panelled bath with electric shower and glazed folding screen, vanity wash hand basin and low flush WC, tiling to walls and floor, ceiling light point with heater, ladder style radiator and an obscure double glazed window to the rear elevation**Extended Sitting Room to Rear ** - 2.92m x 3.05m (9'7" x 10'0") With double glazed sliding patio doors leading out to the rear garden, ceiling light point, wood effect flooring and radiator**Landing ** Having access to loft space via a drop down ladder, ceiling light point, obscure double glazed window to the side elevation and doors radiating off to**Bedroom One to Front** - 4.01m x 3.25m (13'2" x 10'8") Having a double glazed window to the front elevation, ceiling light point, radiator, range of fitted wardrobes and storage and double doors leading into: **Walk-In Area** - 1.37m x 1.14m (4'6" x 3'9") Having door to over-stairs storage cupboard with wall mounted boiler and double glazed window to the front elevation**Bedroom Two to Rear** - 3.99m x 2.54m (13'1" x 8'4") Having a double glazed window to the rear elevation, ceiling light point and radiator**Bedroom Three to Rear** - 2.26m x 2.95m (7'5" x 9'8") Having a double glazed window to the rear elevation, ceiling light point and radiator**Rear Garden** The rear garden has been well maintained with a lawned area, paved patio wrapping around to the side of the property, block paved pathway, mature shaped shrubbery borders, further block paved raised terrace to the rear, greenhouse, timber shed, fencing to boundaries and door into garage**Garage** - 4.8m x 2.26m (15'9" x 7'5") With garage doors to the front, fitted storage, power and lighting **Tenure** We are advised by the vendor that the property is freehold, but are awaiting confirmation from the vendor's solicitor. We would advise all interested parties to obtain verification through their own solicitor or legal representative. EPC supplied by Nigel Hodges. Current council tax band – B**PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT: ** SMART HOMES have not tested any equipment, fixtures, fittings or services mentioned and do not by these Particulars or otherwise verify or warrant that they are in working order.  All measurements listed are given as an approximate guide and must be carefully checked by and verified by any Prospective Purchaser. These particulars form no part of any sale contract.  Any Prospective Purchaser should obtain verification of all legal and factual matters and information from their Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Surveyors as appropriate. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249248) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249249) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249250) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249251) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249252) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249253) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249254) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249255) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249256) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249257) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249258) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249259) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249260) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249261) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249262) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249263) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249264) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249265) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249266) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249267) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249268) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249269) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249270) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166894712/1249271) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/166894712/1249272) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/166894712/1249273) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #7150535 - **Address:** 31 Fox Green Crescent, BIRMINGHAM, B27 7SD - **Certificate Issued:** 16/02/2010 - **Work Completed:** 29/01/2010 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #6463738 - **Address:** 31 Fox Green Crescent, BIRMINGHAM, B27 7SD - **Certificate Issued:** 13/04/2009 - **Work Completed:** 26/03/2009 - **Items:** 2 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 31 FOX GREEN CRESCENT, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7SD | £248,000 | 23/01/2026 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 16 GREENWOOD AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7QJ | £235,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 43 HOLLYHOCK ROAD, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7SU | £180,000 | 05/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 17 ELTON GROVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7SE | £226,000 | 18/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 2 PEMBERLEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7RY | £260,000 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 6 PEMBERLEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7RY | £213,500 | 03/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 107 HOLLYHOCK ROAD, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7SY | £185,000 | 21/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 90 HOLLYHOCK ROAD, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7SX | £185,000 | 30/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 205 CATESWELL ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DT | £240,000 | 22/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 35 FOX GREEN CRESCENT, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7SD | £202,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 34 HOLLYHOCK ROAD, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7SX | £195,000 | 07/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 GRIMSHAW ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7SN | £220,000 | 13/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 63 SHAFTMOOR LANE, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7RU | £246,500 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 37 FOX GREEN CRESCENT, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7SD | £200,000 | 13/05/2022 | Terraced | | 9 GRIMSHAW ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7SN | £180,000 | 13/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 187 CATESWELL ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DT | £188,000 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 15 SHAFTMOOR LANE, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7RT | £235,000 | 28/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 THE LINK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7SS | £187,500 | 22/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 56 SHAFTMOOR LANE, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7RS | £208,000 | 10/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 31 THE LINK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7ST | £202,000 | 20/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 110 HOLLYHOCK ROAD, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7SY | £200,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 3 ELTON GROVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7SE | £109,000 | 17/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 103 HOLLYHOCK ROAD, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7SY | £100,000 | 01/11/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £201,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £199,775 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £263,988 (25 Semi-detached, B27, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -11% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Birmingham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £979/mo - **Realistic:** £1,088/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,197/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:** 0.46% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £136,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £108,800 *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:** £2,640/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -1.5% - **10y growth:** 47.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Birmingham; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.9% - **5y growth (index):** 19.2% - **10y growth (index):** 60.8% ## 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)