# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (CV7 7DQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | APARTMENT 17, KNIGHTS COURT, 550, KENILWORTH ROAD, COVENTRY, BALSALL COMMON, WEST MIDLANDS CV7 7DQ | | Price | £115,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 43 m² | | Last sold | £111,000 Jul 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 09/02/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £421/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £6,000 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - L2 (£800 - £1,200) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9604-3023-6202-4177-9204) ## 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94302668/1050094) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94302668/1050096) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94302668/1050098) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94302668/1050100) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94302668/1050103) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94302668/1050108) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94302668/1050114) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94302668/1050119) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94302668/1050125) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94302668/1050127) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94302668/1050133) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94302668/1050137) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94302668/1050142) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94302668/1050147) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94302668/1050151) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94302668/1050156) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94302668/1050162) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94302668/1050168) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94302668/1050172) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94302668/1050178) ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/94302668/1050180) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | KNIGHTS COURT, 550 APARTMENT 17 KENILWORTH ROAD, BALSALL COMMON, COVENTRY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, CV7 7DQ | £111,000 | 19/07/2023 | Flat | | KNIGHTS COURT, 550 APARTMENT 17 KENILWORTH ROAD, BALSALL COMMON, COVENTRY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, CV7 7DQ | £125,000 | 28/04/2016 | Flat | | KNIGHTS COURT, 550 APARTMENT 17 KENILWORTH ROAD, BALSALL COMMON, COVENTRY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, CV7 7DQ | £193,450 | 24/08/2007 | Flat | ## 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] 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £171,000 (8 Flat, CV7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -32.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Solihull). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,134/mo - **Realistic:** £1,260/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,386/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Coventry (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £573/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 1.1% (strong) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £157,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £126,000 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,674/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -2.6% - **10y growth:** 148.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Solihull; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.9% - **5y growth (index):** 0.3% - **10y growth (index):** 28.8% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)