Sold STC Semi-detached

8 BERROW HILL ROAD

KIDDERMINSTER, WORCESTERSHIRE DY11 5LH

4 beds 2 baths 1,270 sq ft Listed 7 May 2023 (-1183d)

£350,000

Guide Price

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

118 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£328,250 Aug 2023

Price per m²

£2,966/m²

Local average

£246,900 (+41.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (9,415 of 33,755)

Street crime

56 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Quote Reference PC0649
  • Large Three/Four Bedroom Semi-Detached
  • Quiet Cul de Sac, Elevated Position
  • Very Popular Franche Area Near to Countryside
  • Large Driveway and Garden
  • Extended to Rear and Side
  • Extensive Workshops to Rear
  • Rare Opportunity
  • Early Viewing Advised
  • Hit the 'Request Details' or 'Email Agent' button to secure your viewing now!

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Quote Agent Reference PC0649, Very well presented three/four bedroomed Semi- Detached family home in an elevated position, located in the popular residential area of Franche with renowned local schools and excellent amenities, close to open countryside and nearby footpaths over Ferndale towards Habberley Valley. Extended with large kitchen dining room. The property further comprises of a lounge, impressive kitchen/dining, leading in to a study/playroom, store room/utility area, ground floor bedroom four with its own front door, and a W.C.to the ground floor. To the first floor there are three good sized bedrooms a family shower room. There is a pleasant rear garden with extensive collection of outbuildings and workshops, large driveway offering parking for multiple vehicles to the front. Central heating and double glazing. This is a must see property and will sell quickly. Hit the 'Request Details' or 'Email Agent' button to secure your viewing now!
Hall
Open Storm Porch leading to a Good sized entrance hall with under-stairs storage, stairs leading up to the first floor. 'Karndean' flooring. Good sized coat storage room with fitted cupboards.
Lounge
Lounge 12'0 x 11'6' plus bay, With the bay window looking onto the front aspect. Log burner and 'Karndean' flooring. Views across the town to the front. 
Kitchen/Dining Room
Kitchen/Dining Room 18'4 max. x (10'8 + 9'2)max. including extension with a range of fitted wall and base units, work surfaces above. Electric oven and gas hob with extractor above and a dishwasher, space fridge freezer. A sink with a drainer looking out towards rear garden. Dining Area opening to the study/playroom. Double doors leading out to rear garden. Tiled flooring. Impressive open plan space offering versatile accommodation.
Study/Playroom
10'11 x 8'1 with doorway to Kitchen/Dining Room, a well located room close to the main heart of the house.
Utility Room
Utility Room 17'2 max. x 9'1 with a range of wall and base units and work surfaces over, inset sink, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. External door to rear garden and further door to downstairs Bedroom Four. 
W.C.
Downstairs W.C. Fitted with low level W.C. Window to rear elevation.
Downstairs Bedroom Four
18'5 x 9'0 Additional external doorway leading off the driveway. Doorway at rear to the utility area and W.C. Potential to use this sizable room for home based business thanks to easy access from the driveway, subject to necessary permissions. Built-in storage cupboards, housing Worcester Bosch central heating boiler.
Garden
Rear Garden of good size with patio seating area, steps leading to lawn, beds and borders, extensive outbuildings suitable for a variety of uses, including workshops and storage buildings. 
Bedroom One
Bedroom One 12'0 x 11'8 plus bay. With a window looking onto the front aspect, views across town to the front thanks to the property's elevated position. Fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom Two
Bedroom Two 12'5 x 10'11 with a window looking onto the rear aspect across gardens.
Bedroom Three
Bedroom Three 9'2 x 7'6 with window looking onto the rear aspect.
Bathroom
Shower room 6'5 x 7'0 Re-fitted and comprising of a shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low level W.C. Window looking onto the front aspect. Storage shelving.
Landing
Landing with side facing window.
Driveway
Extensive driveway offering parking for multiple vehicles.
Property Particulars. Our agent has not tested any services, fittings and appliances such as central heating, boilers, immersion heaters, gas or electric fires, electrical wiring, security systems or kitchen appliances. Any purchaser should obtain verification that these items are in good working order through their Solicitor or Surveyor. Our agent has also not verified details of the property tenure. The Solicitor acting for any purchaser should be asked to confirm full details of the tenure. Our agent and the vendors of the property whose agents they are, give notice that these particulars although believed to be correct, do not constitute any part of an offer or contract, that all statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility and are not to be relied upon as statements or representations or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Any intending purchaser must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. Measurements are quoted as room sizes approximately and only intended for general guidance. Buyers are advised to verify all stated dimensions carefully. Land areas are also subject to verification through buyer’s legal advisors. Standard I.D. verification charge payable online by the successful buyers at £20 each.

Listed by

West Midlands

exp world uk limited

Reference: 134544881

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 05/06/2023

Expiry date: 04/06/2033

Current heating cost: £1,846/year

Potential heating cost: £1,334/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,500

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • 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: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 18/08/2023 (2 years ago) £328,250

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
10 AUDLEY DRIVE, KIDDERMINSTER, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 5NE £250,000 19/01/2026 Semi-detached
16 THE ORCHARDS, KIDDERMINSTER, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 5LJ £230,000 16/01/2026 Semi-detached
18 TYNINGS CLOSE, KIDDERMINSTER, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 5JP £567,500 19/12/2025 Semi-detached
20 CONINGSBY DRIVE, KIDDERMINSTER, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 5LU £255,000 24/10/2025 Semi-detached
1 NURSERY GROVE, KIDDERMINSTER, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 5BG £300,000 03/10/2025 Semi-detached
78 FRANCHE ROAD, KIDDERMINSTER, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 5BE £242,000 27/08/2025 Semi-detached
15 HARVINGTON CLOSE, KIDDERMINSTER, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 5LP £242,500 08/12/2023 Semi-detached
164 HABBERLEY LANE, KIDDERMINSTER, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 5JY £202,500 31/10/2023 Semi-detached
9 SEYMOUR ROAD, KIDDERMINSTER, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 5LS £295,000 27/10/2023 Semi-detached
22 FERNDALE CRESCENT, KIDDERMINSTER, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 5LL £267,500 13/10/2023 Semi-detached
111 WILTON AVENUE, KIDDERMINSTER, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 5QF £214,000 30/08/2023 Semi-detached
1 NURSERY GROVE, KIDDERMINSTER, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 5BG £285,000 14/04/2023 Semi-detached
32 FERNDALE CRESCENT, KIDDERMINSTER, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 5LL £260,000 08/02/2023 Semi-detached
15 CONINGSBY DRIVE, KIDDERMINSTER, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 5LU £247,500 28/10/2022 Semi-detached
61 WILTON AVENUE, KIDDERMINSTER, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 5PZ £245,000 21/10/2022 Semi-detached
6 CONINGSBY DRIVE, KIDDERMINSTER, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 5LU £230,000 06/10/2022 Semi-detached
4 AUDLEY DRIVE, KIDDERMINSTER, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 5NE £299,950 12/09/2022 Semi-detached
44 LOWE LANE, KIDDERMINSTER, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 5QN £260,000 15/07/2022 Semi-detached
25 HABBERLEY LANE, KIDDERMINSTER, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 5JT £390,000 14/07/2022 Semi-detached
161 HABBERLEY LANE, KIDDERMINSTER, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 5JY £218,000 08/07/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 2 BERROW HILL ROAD, KIDDERMINSTER, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 5LH £225,000 21/12/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £225,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £275,073 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 13.9%
10y growth 51.1%

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

1y (index) 2.1%
5y (index) 18.4%
10y (index) 49.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £742/mo
Realistic £824/mo
Optimistic £906/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wyre Forest.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Cheshire: £1,745/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Kidderminster- Bridgenorth Road- Franche 0.1 miles
Bus stop Franche- Three Crowns 0.1 miles
Shop Co-op Travel 0.2 miles
Shop Unknown 0.3 miles
Train station Coalyard Miniature Railway 1.7 miles
Train station Kidderminster Town 1.8 miles
Hospital First Aid Hut 1.8 miles
University University of Worcester Lakeside Campus 10.1 miles
Hospital Bilston Street Surgery 11.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 16
Criminal damage and arson 7
Drugs 7
Other theft 7
Vehicle crime 6
Public order 4
Other crime 3
Shoplifting 3
Bicycle theft 1
Burglary 1
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 56

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
Franche Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 13 May 2015
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 9 Dec 2011
Wyre Forest School Other 0.7 miles Good — 8 Jan 2020
Baxter College Secondary 0.8 miles Good — 5 Feb 2020
St John's CofE Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 13 Feb 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.24%
Max investor price (0.8%) £103,000
Target investor price (1%) £82,400
  • 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).