Sold STC Terraced

62 GALTON ROAD

SMETHWICK, WEST MIDLANDS B67 5JU

3 beds 1 baths 958 sq ft Listed 24 Jul 2023 (-1092d)

£310,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

89 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£296,500 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£3,483/m²

Local average

£207,676 (+49.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,159 of 33,755)

Street crime

283 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

THIS BEAUTIFULLY STYLED TRADITIONAL MID TERRACE PROPERTY is offered with no onward chain and provides an excellent first time buyers purchase or family home. Features include three bedrooms, first floor bathroom, breakfast kitchen, conservatory and a delightful rear garden. EPC Rating D. Council Tax Band C.

Location

Buying a house is all about the location and this home acquires an excellent spot. Perfect for enjoying the convenience and atmosphere associated with city living, the Hagley Road offers a direct route into the City Centre and lies just 0.2 miles from the property- ideal for commuters.

Being situated outside of the city and on one of Bearwood's most popular roads, the location is ideal for families. Amenities such as shopping, banks and cafés are conveniently located on Bearwood Road, just 0.4 miles from the property. Local eateries such as Miller & Carter and The Dog are also close by.

Bearwood is home to the delightful grounds of Warley Woods, popular all year round with visitors and local residents. Additionally, Lightwoods Park is just at the end of the road, providing the ideal escape from the 'hustle and bustle' of every day life. Lightwoods House is situated within the park which has been lovingly restored to its 18th century glory and is now a high-quality venue for a wide range of community activities as well as public and private events.

Bearwood is also home to locally well regarded schools such as Lightwoods Primary, St. Gregory's Primary and Abbey Infant and Junior Schools; making the location great for families. The area also provides access to local swimming baths and gym facilities.

Bearwood neighbours the town of Harborne, a town that boasts high street shopping, a variety of eateries, entertainment venues and the popular Harborne Leisure Centre.

Summary

* A beautifully styled, traditional mid terrace property

* Welcoming entrance hallway with decorative archway and Minton tiled flooring

* Two reception rooms separated by double doors; front room being bay fronted with a period style feature fireplace and second having coving to the ceiling and providing access to the rear garden

* Breakfast kitchen with exposed brick chimney breast, a range of wall and base units and access to an under stairs storage cupboard convenient to use as a pantry

* A tastefully presented conservatory accessed through double doors from the breakfast kitchen providing access to the rear garden through French doors

* Three bedrooms; bedroom one and two being double with built in wardrobes

* First floor bathroom with a p-shaped bath and overhead shower

* A delightful rear garden with a lawn, mature planted border and a patio area that lies at the rear of the garden with a storage shed

* Excellent location for access to Lightwoods Park, Warley Woods and the amenities that Bearwood High Street has to offer

* An ideal family home or a great first time buyers opportunity

* No onward chain

General Information

TENURE: The agent understands the property is Freehold.

SERVICES: Central Heating to radiators is provided by a Logic combi boiler located in the kitchen.

Listed by

Hagley Road

Oulsnam

Reference: 137808221

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 03/08/2023

Expiry date: 02/08/2033

Current heating cost: £1,530/year

Potential heating cost: £1,068/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,700

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Replacement glazing units (£1,000 - £1,400)
  • 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

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 05/03/2025 (1 year ago) £296,500

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
85 MILCOTE ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5BG £318,500 27/02/2026 Terraced
7 LONG HYDE ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5DT £195,000 19/12/2025 Terraced
96 UPPER ST MARYS ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JN £217,000 18/12/2025 Terraced
42 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HS £307,750 17/12/2025 Terraced
45 WIGORN ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HQ £262,500 08/10/2025 Terraced
20 UPPER ST MARYS ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JR £225,000 26/09/2025 Terraced
108 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HT £300,000 04/09/2025 Terraced
96 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HT £290,000 04/09/2025 Terraced
159 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HU £247,500 01/08/2025 Terraced
23 LOXLEY ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5BL £270,000 22/07/2025 Terraced
219 GALTON ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JH £325,000 29/05/2025 Terraced
98 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HT £248,000 14/03/2025 Terraced
41 GALTON ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JX £230,000 21/02/2025 Terraced
102 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HT £262,500 17/02/2025 Terraced
23 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HP £200,000 10/01/2025 Terraced
173 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HU £225,000 18/12/2023 Terraced
113 GALTON ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JT £335,000 08/12/2023 Terraced
23 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HP £170,000 01/12/2023 Terraced
196 GALTON ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JP £290,000 30/11/2023 Terraced
18 BISHOPTON ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5DS £250,000 19/07/2023 Terraced
Same street 80 GALTON ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JU £265,000 22/03/2023 Terraced
Same street 70 GALTON ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JU £281,000 09/12/2022 Terraced
Same street 54 GALTON ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JU £270,000 14/04/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 52 GALTON ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JU £295,000 04/02/2022 Terraced
Same street 28 GALTON ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JU £279,950 06/09/2021 Terraced

Street average: £278,190 (5 sales)

Area average: £258,438 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 5.5%
10y growth 52.2%

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

1y (index) 4.8%
5y (index) 33.7%
10y (index) 83%

Rental Range

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

Low £846/mo
Realistic £940/mo
Optimistic £1,034/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Sandwell.

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
Bus stop Lightwoods Hill / Galton Rd 0.1 miles
Shop Antonio's Food Emporio 0.3 miles
Shop Charlotte James Hair Salon 0.3 miles
Train station Smethwick Rolfe Street 1.7 miles
Train station Langley Green 1.9 miles
University University of Birmingham School of Dentistry 3.1 miles
University Birmingham City University, Bournville Campus 3.4 miles
Hospital West Heath Hospital 5.2 miles
Hospital Bilston Street Surgery 7.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 120
Public order 28
Shoplifting 25
Vehicle crime 24
Criminal damage and arson 19
Other theft 18
Other crime 11
Burglary 9
Anti-social behaviour 7
Drugs 6
Possession of weapons 6
Robbery 4
Theft from the person 4
Bicycle theft 2
Total incidents 283

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
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 7 Apr 2019
Abbey Junior School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 1 Jun 2015
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Requires improvement — 4 Feb 2024
Abbey Infant School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 5 Jun 2013
Bearwood Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 30 Apr 2014

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.3%
Max investor price (0.8%) £117,500
Target investor price (1%) £94,000
  • 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).