# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for rent (B16 0NW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 149 CITY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B16 0NW |
| Price | £750 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 233 m² |
| Last sold | £125,000 Nov 2013 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** D
- **Expiry date:** 28/10/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £2,075/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £21,545

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£45)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2118-0985-7280-1857-7904)

## Description

Meridian Estates are proud to offer available this brand new three bedroomed, semi- detached house situated in Edgbaston. The property comprises of a lounge with french doors leading to a manageable rear garden. A contemporary, fully fitted kitchen with appliances, family bathroom with shower, en-suite to master bedroom, downstairs w/c and allocated parking. 

We highly recommend early viewings on this property to avoid dissapointment.

## Property Photos

- ![main picture](/listings/photos/18809942/1357034) - main picture
- ![bathroom](/listings/photos/18809942/1357035) - bathroom
- ![bedroom](/listings/photos/18809942/1357036) - bedroom
- ![through lounge](/listings/photos/18809942/1357037) - through lounge
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/18809942/1357038)

## 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 Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £738/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 Semi-Detached House, Cavendish Road, B16 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,500/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 2400%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,322/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7294%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3/m²

## 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)