131 GOLDTHORNE AVENUE
BIRMINGHAM, SHELDON, WEST MIDLANDS B26 3LE
£325,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
108 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£312,000 Aug 2025
Price per m²
£3,009/m²
Local average
£261,276 (+24.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (19,230 of 33,755)
Street crime
291 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Extended Semi Detached House
- Beautifully Presented
- Lounge & Extended Dining Area
- Re Fitted Kitchen
- Three Double Bedrooms
- Re Fitted Bathroom
- Further WC
- Central Heating & Double Glazing
- Driveway
- Pleasant Rear Garden
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
STUNNING FAMILY HOME! A beautifully presented and heavily extended semi detached house on a popular road in B26. This lovely property ticks every box and is in a superb location near to a good range of shops, schools and facilities. Comprising enclosed porch, entrance hall, lounge, re fitted kitchen, extended dining area and utility/WC to the ground floor. On the upper floors are three double bedrooms, a re fitted bathroom and further WC. Also benefiting from central heating, double glazing, driveway and pleasant rear garden.
Driveway -
Enclosed Porch - 1.98m x 0.86m (6'6 x 2'10) -
Entrance Hall - 1.63m x 4.22m (5'4 x 13'10) -
Utility/Wc - 1.57m x 2.34m (5'2 x 7'8) -
Lounge - 3.18m max x 4.09m to bay (10'5 max x 13'5 to bay) -
Re Fitted Kitchen - 3.15m x 3.33m (10'4 x 10'11) -
Extended Dining Area - 4.55m x 2.90m (14'11 x 9'6) -
First Floor Landing - 1.63m x 2.77m (5'4 x 9'1) -
Bedroom Two - 3.15m max x 4.09m to bay (10'4 max x 13'5 to bay) -
Bedroom Three - 3.15m x 3.35m@ (10'4 x 11@) -
Re Fitted Bathroom - 1.55m x 2.36m (5'1 x 7'9) -
Wc - 1.65m x 1.40m (5'5 x 4'7) -
Second Floor Landing -
Bedroom One - 3.76m max x 5.00m (12'4 max x 16'5) - With plumbing for an en suite if desired.
Pleasasnt Rear Garden -
TENURE: We are advised that the property is FREEHOLD
BROADBAND: We understand that the standard broadband download speed at the property is around 15 Mbps, however please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out. The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property post code area is around 1800 Mbps. Data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 30/04/2025. Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.
MOBILE: We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 30/04/2025). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.
VIEWING: By appointment only with the office on the number below.
CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008: These particulars are for general guidance only and are based on information supplied and approved by the seller. Complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed and may be subject to errors and/or omissions. They do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. Any Prospective Purchaser should obtain verification of all legal and factual matters and information from their Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Surveyors as appropriate. The agent has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor. Photographs are provided for illustrative purposes only and the items shown in these are not necessarily included in the sale, unless specifically stated. The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services mentioned and do not by these Particulars or otherwise verify or warrant that they are in working order.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Under anti-money laundering legislation, we are obliged to confirm the identity of individuals and companies and the beneficial owners of organisations and trusts before accepting new instructions, and to review this from time to time. To avoid the need to request detailed identity information from intending purchasers, we may use approved external services which review publicly available information on companies and individuals. Any purchaser who has a provisional offer accepted via this company will be liable to pay a purchase administration fee of £25 inclusive of VAT to cover these checks. However, should those checks, for any reason, fail adequately to confirm identity, we may write to you to ask for identification evidence. If you do not provide satisfactory evidence or information within a reasonable time, we may have to stop acting for you and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
Listed by
Sheldon
Melvyn Danes
Reference: 161394890
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 16/04/2025
Expiry date: 15/04/2035
Current heating cost: £997/year
Potential heating cost: £794/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,500
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 2
Risk: In flood risk area
Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)
Price history
89% since 2019
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 08/08/2025 (10 months ago) | £312,000 | +89.1% |
| Sold | 20/09/2019 (6 years ago) | £165,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 SHELDONFIELD ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 3RS | £260,000 | 12/02/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 29 NORMANTON AVENUE, SHELDON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 3RH | £235,000 | 18/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 90 RECTORY PARK ROAD, SHELDON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 3LH | £255,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 9 TRYSULL AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 3LD | £235,000 | 21/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 9 TRYSULL AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 3LD | £235,000 | 21/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 35 ARDEN OAK ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 3NA | £305,000 | 21/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 83 VALLEY ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 9AX | £355,000 | 19/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 55 WARMINGTON ROAD, SHELDON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 3SX | £305,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 55 WHITECROFT ROAD, SHELDON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 3RD | £265,000 | 31/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 59 WHITECROFT ROAD, SHELDON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 3RD | £244,000 | 26/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 39 FOREST HILL ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 3TB | £275,000 | 22/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 35 DOVERCOURT ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 3RB | £210,000 | 25/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 36 WHITECROFT ROAD, SHELDON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 3RE | £245,000 | 18/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 23 TRYSULL AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 3LD | £226,000 | 11/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 24 SHELDONFIELD ROAD, SHELDON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 3RS | £230,000 | 09/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 11 JUNE CROFT, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 3RU | £185,000 | 18/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 30 OLORENSHAW ROAD, SHELDON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 3NE | £290,000 | 16/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 THE GLADE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 3PW | £230,000 | 03/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 THE GLADE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 3PW | £230,000 | 03/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 83 OLORENSHAW ROAD, SHELDON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 3ND | £243,000 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 64 GOLDTHORNE AVENUE, SHELDON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 3LE | £250,000 | 18/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £250,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £252,900 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Birmingham. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Birmingham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Birmingham.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Birmingham: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Ransun's Supermarket | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Nail & Beauty Place | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Coventry Rd / Wells Rd | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Marston Green | 1.2 miles |
| Train station | Olton | 1.7 miles |
| Hospital | Brian Oliver Centre | 1.8 miles |
| University | BIMM University Birmingham | 4.9 miles |
| University | University of Birmingham School of Dentistry | 5.9 miles |
| Hospital | George Elliot Medical Centre | 11.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 94 |
| Shoplifting | 64 |
| Vehicle crime | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Robbery | 12 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Total incidents | 291 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 28 Feb 2024 |
| Valley Primary | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2023 |
| Mapledene Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 4 Apr 2017 |
| Stanville Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 30 Jan 2024 |
| Elms Farm Community Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 20 Oct 2021 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).