Sold STC Flat

APARTMENT 17

KNIGHTS COURT, 550, KENILWORTH ROAD, COVENTRY, BALSALL COMMON, WEST MIDLANDS CV7 7DQ

1 beds 1 baths 463 sq ft Listed 2 Jul 2020 (-2209d)

£115,000

Reduced on 15 Feb 2023

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (125 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

43 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£111,000 Jul 2023

Price per m²

£2,674/m²

Local average

£171,000 (-32.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,845 of 33,755)

Street crime

22 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Ground Floor Apartment
  • Knights Court Retirement Complex
  • Secure Door Entry System
  • No Upward Chain
  • Lounge/Dining Room With Feature Fireplace
  • Kitchen With Built-In Appliances
  • Communal Parking, Lounge & Gardens
  • Emergency Pull Cords

Additional details

Parking
Off street
Garden
Back garden

Description

SUMMARY
A ground floor well-presented apartment in the Knights Court retirement complex. Briefly comprising lounge/dining room, kitchen with built-in appliances, bedroom with fitted wardrobes, shower room, communal lounge, laundry, gardens & parking. No upward chain.


DESCRIPTION
A ground floor well-presented apartment in the popular Knights Court retirement complex, within walking distance to village shops, pubs, and restaurants and within close proximity to local train station. Briefly comprising lounge/dining room with feature fireplace, kitchen with built-in appliances, bedroom with fitted wardrobes, shower room, secure door entry system and emergency pull cords. In addition there is a communal lounge, laundry, gardens and communal parking. No upward chain.

Approach 
Accessed by security entry system into communal hallway, leading to personal entry door for apartment.

Entrance Hallway 
Ceiling light point, coving to the ceiling, door leading into storage cupboard providing coat hooks and shelving space, door into lounge/dining room.

Lounge / Dining Room 17' 7" Maximum x 11' ( 5.36m Maximum x 3.35m )
uPVC double glazed security door with matching side panels leading to patio area, coving to the ceiling, feature fireplace with electric fire fitted, wall mounted electric storage heater, double opening wooden part glazed doors leading into the kitchen.

Kitchen 8' 11" x 5' 7" ( 2.72m x 1.70m )
Fitted with a range of base and wall mounted units, complementary work surfaces, stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap, four ring electric hob, tall unit housing the electric oven and microwave with storage above and below, integrated fridge and freezer, complementary tiling to splashback areas, ceiling light point, uPVC double glazed window to front elevation, coving to the ceiling, wall mounted electric heater.

Bedroom 15' 5" Excluding Wardrobes x 8' 7" Maximum ( 4.70m Excluding Wardrobes x 2.62m Maximum )
uPVC double glazed window to front elevation, coving to the ceiling, wall mounted electric storage heater, bi-fold mirror fronted double wardrobe providing hanging and shelving space.

Shower Room 
Fitted with a suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with storage below, accessible walk-in shower with rail and curtain with wall mounted shower and hand rail, fully tiled walls, wall mounted electric heater, mirror with light and shaver socket, extractor fan, ceiling light point.

Parking 
Communal parking to the front of the building.

Agent's Note 
Emergency pull cords, communal laundry room and sitting room on ground floor, communal gardens, manager on site, Careline facilities, guest suite available by appointment for overnight accommodation.


We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Balsall Common

Connells

Reference: 94302668

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 10/02/2023

Expiry date: 09/02/2033

Current heating cost: £421/year

Potential heating cost: £281/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £6,000

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinder (£800 - £1,200)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC

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Price history

-43% since 2007

Event Date Price % change
Sold 19/07/2023 (3 years ago) £111,000 -11.2%
Sold 28/04/2016 (10 years ago) £125,000 -35.4%
Sold 24/08/2007 (18 years ago) £193,450

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 KNIGHTS COURT, 550 APARTMENT 20 KENILWORTH ROAD, BALSALL COMMON, COVENTRY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, CV7 7DQ £105,000 07/07/2025 Flat
Same street 540 KENILWORTH ROAD, BALSALL COMMON, COVENTRY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, CV7 7DQ £540,000 24/06/2025 Detached
Same street KNIGHTS COURT, 550 APARTMENT 5 KENILWORTH ROAD, BALSALL COMMON, COVENTRY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, CV7 7DQ £119,500 10/06/2025 Flat
Same street 486 KENILWORTH ROAD, BALSALL COMMON, COVENTRY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, CV7 7DQ £627,500 14/02/2025 Detached
Same street KNIGHTS COURT, 550 APARTMENT 3 KENILWORTH ROAD, BALSALL COMMON, COVENTRY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, CV7 7DQ £116,000 27/11/2024 Flat
Same street 574 KENILWORTH ROAD, BALSALL COMMON, COVENTRY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, CV7 7DQ £484,000 11/11/2024 Semi-detached
Same street KNIGHTS COURT, 550 APARTMENT 34 KENILWORTH ROAD, BALSALL COMMON, COVENTRY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, CV7 7DQ £110,000 03/09/2024 Flat
Same street KNIGHTS COURT, 550 APARTMENT 8 KENILWORTH ROAD, BALSALL COMMON, COVENTRY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, CV7 7DQ £175,000 23/01/2024 Flat
Same street KNIGHTS COURT, 550 APARTMENT 4 KENILWORTH ROAD, BALSALL COMMON, COVENTRY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, CV7 7DQ £118,000 20/10/2023 Flat
Same street 588 KENILWORTH ROAD, BALSALL COMMON, COVENTRY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, CV7 7DQ £390,000 24/07/2023 Semi-detached
Same street KNIGHTS COURT, 550 APARTMENT 21 KENILWORTH ROAD, BALSALL COMMON, COVENTRY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, CV7 7DQ £130,000 31/05/2023 Flat
Same street KNIGHTS COURT, 550 APARTMENT 31 KENILWORTH ROAD, BALSALL COMMON, COVENTRY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, CV7 7DQ £108,000 05/05/2023 Flat
Same street KNIGHTS COURT, 550 APARTMENT 27 KENILWORTH ROAD, BALSALL COMMON, COVENTRY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, CV7 7DQ £125,000 09/12/2022 Flat
Same street 486B KENILWORTH ROAD, BALSALL COMMON, COVENTRY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, CV7 7DQ £380,000 01/12/2022 Semi-detached
Same street KNIGHTS COURT, 550 APARTMENT 29 KENILWORTH ROAD, BALSALL COMMON, COVENTRY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, CV7 7DQ £130,000 09/11/2022 Flat
KNIGHTS COURT, 550 APARTMENT 10 KENILWORTH ROAD, BALSALL COMMON, COVENTRY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, CV7 7DQ £130,000 12/08/2022 Flat
156 STATION ROAD, BALSALL COMMON, COVENTRY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, CV7 7FD £150,000 29/07/2022 Flat

Street average: £243,867 (15 sales)

Area average: £140,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -2.6%
10y growth 148.2%

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

1y (index) -1.9%
5y (index) 0.3%
10y (index) 28.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,134/mo
Realistic £1,260/mo
Optimistic £1,386/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Solihull.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Coventry: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Balsall, Balsall Common, Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands, England, CV7 7DQ, United Kingdom

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Kenilworth Rd / The White Horse 0.1 miles
Shop Atkinson Stilgoe 0.2 miles
Shop Barnardo's 0.2 miles
Train station Berkswell 0.6 miles
Train station Tile Hill 2.2 miles
University Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies 3.7 miles
Hospital George Elliot Medical Centre 6.3 miles
University Unknown 6.4 miles
Hospital Brian Oliver Centre 7.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Shoplifting 7
Violence and sexual offences 7
Burglary 4
Anti-social behaviour 1
Criminal damage and arson 1
Other theft 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 22

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
Heart of England School Secondary 0.2 miles Good — 2 Dec 2013
Balsall Common Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 20 Mar 2014
Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Good — 13 Nov 2022
Burton Green Church of England Academy Primary 1.9 miles Good — 18 Mar 2014
Lady Katherine Leveson Church of England Primary School Primary 2.1 miles Good — 25 Jun 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 1-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 1.1%
Max investor price (0.8%) £157,500
Target investor price (1%) £126,000
  • 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).