62 GALTON ROAD
SMETHWICK, WEST MIDLANDS B67 5JU
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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
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)
Flood risk
Zone: 2
Risk: In flood risk area
Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Sandwell. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Sandwell. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 |
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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).