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216 CATESWELL ROAD

BIRMINGHAM, SPARKHILL, WEST MIDLANDS B11 3DZ

3 beds 1 baths 93 m² Listed 23 Jan 2023 (-1286d)

£275,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 216 CATESWELL ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SPARKHILL, WEST MIDLANDS B11 3DZ |
| Price | £275,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £68,500 May 2000 |

## Description

**** **** The property is set back from the road behind a tarmacadam frontage extending to UPVC double glazed doors leading into

**Enclosed** **Porch** **** **** With a further UPVC double glazed door leading to

**Entrance** **Hallway** **** With laminate flooring, dado rail, ceiling light point, radiator, stairs leading to the first floor accommodation, under stairs storage cupbard and doors leading off to

**Reception** **Room** **One** **to** **Front** **** **12' 5" x 10' 9" (3.8m x 3.3m)** With UPVC double glazed bay window to front elevation, dado rail, wall mounted radiator, laminate flooring and wall and ceiling light points

**Extended** **Reception** **Room** **Two** **to** **Rear** **** **19' 8" x 9' 10" (6m x 3m)** With double glazed sliding patio doors leading to rear garden, wall mounted radiator, wall and ceiling light points, dado rail, laminate flooring, a living flame gas fire with a marble hearth and inlay and wooden surround and double doors leading to

**Extended** **Fitted** **Kitchen** **to** **Rear** **18' 0" x 6' 2" (5.5m x 1.9m)** Being fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units with a work surface over incorporating a sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, further incorporating a 5 ring gas hob with extractor hood over and oven below. Space and plumbing for washing machine, tiling to splash back areas and floor, radiator, two ceiling light points and a double glazed door and window to the rear aspect

**Landing** **** **** With ceiling light point, dado rail, obscure double glazed window to side, loft hatch and doors leading off to

**Bedroom** **One** **to** **Rear** **12' 9" x 8' 2" (3.9m x 2.5m)** With double glazed bay window to rear elevation, two sets of built in wardrobes, radiator and ceiling light point

**Bedroom** **Two** **to** **Front** **** **13' 5" x 8' 2" (4.1m x 2.5m)** With double glazed bay window to front elevation, two sets of built in wardrobes, radiator and ceiling light point

**Bedroom** **Three** **to** **Front** **** **9' 10" x 6' 2" (3m x 1.9m)** With double glazed window to front elevation, laminate flooring, radiator and ceiling light point

**Family** **Shower** **Room** **to** **Rear** **8' 2" x 6' 6" (2.5m x 2m)** Being fitted with a white suite comprising of a shower enclosure with Triton electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin and a low flush W.C. Chrome heated towel rail, tiling to splash prone areas and floor, ceiling light point and an obscure double glazed window to the rear elevation

**West** **Facing** **Rear** **Garden** **** Being mainly laid to lawn with paved patio area, panelled fencing to boundaries, gated side access and UPVC door to

**Large** **Brick** **Built** **Home** **Office/Garage** **21' 3" x 17' 0" (6.5m x 5.2m)** With UPVC double glazed door and window to rear garden, ceiling spot lights and light points and metal shutter door to rear

**Tenure** **** **** We are advised by the vendor that the property is freehold, but are awaiting confirmation from the vendor's solicitor. We would strongly advise all interested parties to obtain verification through their own solicitor or legal representative. EPC supplied by Nigel Hodges. Current council tax band - C

**** **** 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.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/130979201/1566740) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/130979201/1566741) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 216 CATESWELL ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DZ | £68,500 | 02/05/2000 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 246 CATESWELL ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DZ | £237,000 | 19/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 104 SPRINGCROFT ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3EN | £205,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 152 CATESWELL ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DY | £236,500 | 02/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 205 CATESWELL ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DT | £240,000 | 22/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 36 SPRINGCROFT ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3EL | £160,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 415 REDDINGS LANE, TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DE | £270,000 | 27/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 318 OLTON BOULEVARD WEST, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3HJ | £275,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 289 OLTON BOULEVARD WEST, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3HY | £280,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 312 SHAFTMOOR LANE, HALL GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B28 8SU | £265,000 | 12/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 187 CATESWELL ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DT | £188,000 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 261 CATESWELL ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DU | £140,000 | 07/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 127 SUNNINGDALE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3QL | £165,000 | 20/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 62 SPRING ROAD, TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DL | £185,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 255 CATESWELL ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DU | £252,000 | 15/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 160 CATESWELL ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DY | £242,000 | 30/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 407 REDDINGS LANE, TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DE | £220,000 | 21/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 312 SHAFTMOOR LANE, HALL GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B28 8SU | £110,000 | 19/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 261 CATESWELL ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DU | £120,000 | 07/10/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £237,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £209,029 (17 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £220,583 (6 Semi-detached, B11, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +24.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £981/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,090/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,199/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £823/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 Terraced House, Runnymede Road, B11 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 17.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £62/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.9%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. 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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 94.4%
- **10y growth:** 94.8%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

93 m²

Last sold

£68,500 May 2000

Local average

£220,583 (+24.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,211 of 33,755)

Street crime

505 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

A Well Presented and Extended Semi-Detached Family Home
Three Bedrooms
Two Reception Rooms
West Facing Garden with Brick Built Home Office/Garage
Extended Kitchen
Family Shower Room

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

** The property is set back from the road behind a tarmacadam frontage extending to UPVC double glazed doors leading into

Enclosed Porch With a further UPVC double glazed door leading to

Entrance Hallway With laminate flooring, dado rail, ceiling light point, radiator, stairs leading to the first floor accommodation, under stairs storage cupbard and doors leading off to

Reception Room One to Front 12' 5" x 10' 9" (3.8m x 3.3m) With UPVC double glazed bay window to front elevation, dado rail, wall mounted radiator, laminate flooring and wall and ceiling light points

Extended Reception Room Two to Rear 19' 8" x 9' 10" (6m x 3m) With double glazed sliding patio doors leading to rear garden, wall mounted radiator, wall and ceiling light points, dado rail, laminate flooring, a living flame gas fire with a marble hearth and inlay and wooden surround and double doors leading to

Extended Fitted Kitchen to Rear 18' 0" x 6' 2" (5.5m x 1.9m) Being fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units with a work surface over incorporating a sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, further incorporating a 5 ring gas hob with extractor hood over and oven below. Space and plumbing for washing machine, tiling to splash back areas and floor, radiator, two ceiling light points and a double glazed door and window to the rear aspect

Landing With ceiling light point, dado rail, obscure double glazed window to side, loft hatch and doors leading off to

Bedroom One to Rear 12' 9" x 8' 2" (3.9m x 2.5m) With double glazed bay window to rear elevation, two sets of built in wardrobes, radiator and ceiling light point

Bedroom Two to Front 13' 5" x 8' 2" (4.1m x 2.5m) With double glazed bay window to front elevation, two sets of built in wardrobes, radiator and ceiling light point

Bedroom Three to Front 9' 10" x 6' 2" (3m x 1.9m) With double glazed window to front elevation, laminate flooring, radiator and ceiling light point

Family Shower Room to Rear 8' 2" x 6' 6" (2.5m x 2m) Being fitted with a white suite comprising of a shower enclosure with Triton electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin and a low flush W.C. Chrome heated towel rail, tiling to splash prone areas and floor, ceiling light point and an obscure double glazed window to the rear elevation

West Facing Rear Garden Being mainly laid to lawn with paved patio area, panelled fencing to boundaries, gated side access and UPVC door to

Large Brick Built Home Office/Garage 21' 3" x 17' 0" (6.5m x 5.2m) With UPVC double glazed door and window to rear garden, ceiling spot lights and light points and metal shutter door to rear

Tenure We are advised by the vendor that the property is freehold, but are awaiting confirmation from the vendor's solicitor. We would strongly advise all interested parties to obtain verification through their own solicitor or legal representative. EPC supplied by Nigel Hodges. Current council tax band - C

** 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.

Listed by

Shirley

Smart Homes

Reference: 130979201

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	02/05/2000 (26 years ago)	£68,500	—

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
Same street 246 CATESWELL ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DZ	£237,000	19/12/2023	Semi-detached
104 SPRINGCROFT ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3EN	£205,000	29/09/2023	Semi-detached
152 CATESWELL ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DY	£236,500	02/06/2023	Semi-detached
205 CATESWELL ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DT	£240,000	22/03/2023	Semi-detached
36 SPRINGCROFT ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3EL	£160,000	04/11/2022	Semi-detached
415 REDDINGS LANE, TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DE	£270,000	27/10/2022	Semi-detached
318 OLTON BOULEVARD WEST, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3HJ	£275,000	14/10/2022	Semi-detached
289 OLTON BOULEVARD WEST, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3HY	£280,000	27/05/2022	Semi-detached
312 SHAFTMOOR LANE, HALL GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B28 8SU	£265,000	12/05/2022	Semi-detached
187 CATESWELL ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DT	£188,000	29/04/2022	Semi-detached
261 CATESWELL ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DU	£140,000	07/03/2022	Semi-detached
127 SUNNINGDALE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3QL	£165,000	20/12/2021	Semi-detached
62 SPRING ROAD, TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DL	£185,000	17/12/2021	Semi-detached
255 CATESWELL ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DU	£252,000	15/12/2021	Semi-detached
160 CATESWELL ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DY	£242,000	30/11/2021	Semi-detached
407 REDDINGS LANE, TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DE	£220,000	21/10/2021	Semi-detached
312 SHAFTMOOR LANE, HALL GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B28 8SU	£110,000	19/10/2021	Semi-detached
261 CATESWELL ROAD, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B11 3DU	£120,000	07/10/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £237,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £209,029 (17 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 94.4%

10y growth 94.8%

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

1y (index) 1.9%

5y (index) 19.2%

10y (index) 60.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £981/mo

Realistic £1,090/mo

Optimistic £1,199/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Birmingham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Birmingham: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Cateswell Rd / Olton Boulevard West	0.1 miles
Train station	Spring Road	0.3 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.3 miles
Shop	Fox Hollies News	0.4 miles
Train station	Hall Green	0.6 miles
University	BIMM University Birmingham	2.8 miles
University	University of Birmingham School of Dentistry	3.0 miles
Hospital	Brian Oliver Centre	4.5 miles
Hospital	Alexandra Hospital	11.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	245
Other theft	38
Public order	36
Burglary	34
Criminal damage and arson	33
Vehicle crime	32
Shoplifting	22
Drugs	20
Robbery	13
Other crime	10
Possession of weapons	9
Anti-social behaviour	8
Theft from the person	4
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	505

Within 1 mile during May 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
Yarnfield Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 30 Jun 2022
Al-Furqan Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 5 Jul 2017
Yorkmead Junior and Infant School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 13 Nov 2017
Al-Burhan Grammar School	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 10 Oct 2022
The Olive School, Birmingham	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 22 Jul 2019

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 Terraced House, Runnymede Road, B11	£1,300/mo	3	0.42 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.47%

Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500

Target investor price (1%) £130,000

Gross yield 5.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 17.6×

Monthly cashflow £62/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 0.9%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).