Sold STC Semi-detached

131 GOLDTHORNE AVENUE

BIRMINGHAM, SHELDON, WEST MIDLANDS B26 3LE

3 beds 1 baths 1,163 sq ft Listed 1 May 2025 (-410d)

£325,000

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Front Lounge Re Fitted Kitchen Re Fitted Kitchen Extended Dining Area Utility/WC Entrance Hall Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Bathroom Further WC Bedroom One Rear Garden Rear Garden Rear Garden Rear Garden

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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.

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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Floorplans

Goldthorne Avenue, B26 3LE

Goldthorne Avenue, B26 3LE

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

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).

5y growth 28.7%
10y growth 58.3%

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

1y (index) 1.3%
5y (index) 18%
10y (index) 59.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £977/mo
Realistic £1,086/mo
Optimistic £1,195/mo

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 0.33%
Max investor price (0.8%) £135,750
Target investor price (1%) £108,600
  • 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).