Let Semi-detached

14 FERNDALE AVENUE

BIRMINGHAM, GREAT BARR, WEST MIDLANDS B43 5QF

3 beds 786 sq ft Listed 24 Oct 2024 (-594d)

£1,150 pcm

Reduced on 20 Nov 2024

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for rent (B43 5QF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 14 FERNDALE AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, GREAT BARR, WEST MIDLANDS B43 5QF |
| Price | £1,150 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 73 m² |
| Last sold | £128,000 Jan 2016 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £856/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,750

### Recommendations
- Q (£7,500 - £11,000)
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2114-9911-6317-4355-1717)

## Description

**THREE BEDROOM FAMILY HOME CLOSE TO FERNDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL** A fantastic opportunity to let this very nicely presented family home in a highly desirable Cul-De-Sac. With an entrance porch, hallway, lounge, separate dining room, modern fitted kitchen, utility, undercover side entrance and stairs leading to three bedrooms and a lovely family bathroom. Externally there is a garden to the rear and driveway parking to the front **VIEWINGS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED**

**IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:**

We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

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## Property Photos

- ![Main Page](/listings/photos/154150283/230443) - Main Page
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/154150283/230444) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/154150283/230445) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/154150283/230446) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/154150283/230447) - Bedroom Two
- ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/154150283/230448) - Family Bathroom
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/154150283/230450) - Bedroom Three
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/154150283/230452) - Rear Garden

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/154150283/230454) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #217771
- **Address:** 14 Ferndale Avenue, GREAT BARR, B43 5QF
- **Certificate Issued:** 06/12/2002
- **Work Completed:** 17/04/2002
- **Items:** 13 window(s), 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #10682894
- **Address:** 14 Ferndale Avenue, BIRMINGHAM, B43 5QF
- **Certificate Issued:** 01/12/2014
- **Work Completed:** 20/11/2014
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Sandwell). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £845/mo
- **Realistic:** £939/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,033/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Birmingham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £823/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Flat, Gorse Farm Road, B43 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.2 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Dyas Avenue, B42 | £1,450/mo | 3 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Langford Avenue, B43 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.29 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,267/mo (3 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,250/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1304.3%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,095/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3941.7%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £16/m²

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 2
- **Risk:** In flood risk area
- **Source:** Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Floor area

73 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,395 of 33,755)

Street crime

195 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

EPC RATING D
COUNCIL TAX BAND C
MODERN FAMILY HOME
CLOSE TO FERNDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL
THREE BEDROOMS
TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
DRIVEWAY PARKING
AVAILABLE NOW
DEPOSIT APPLIES

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

THREE BEDROOM FAMILY HOME CLOSE TO FERNDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL A fantastic opportunity to let this very nicely presented family home in a highly desirable Cul-De-Sac. With an entrance porch, hallway, lounge, separate dining room, modern fitted kitchen, utility, undercover side entrance and stairs leading to three bedrooms and a lovely family bathroom. Externally there is a garden to the rear and driveway parking to the front VIEWINGS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

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Listed by

Dudley

National Home Move - LSL Franchise

Reference: 154150283

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 05/02/2026

Current heating cost: £856/year

Potential heating cost: £533/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,750

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #217771

Property Details

Street: 14 Ferndale Avenue

Town: GREAT BARR

Postcode: B43 5QF

Installation Details

Items: 13 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 06/12/2002

Work Completed: 17/04/2002

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #10682894

Property Details

Street: 14 Ferndale Avenue

Town: BIRMINGHAM

Postcode: B43 5QF

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 01/12/2014

Work Completed: 20/11/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Rental Range

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

Low £845/mo

Realistic £939/mo

Optimistic £1,033/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Sandwell.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Birmingham: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View B43 5QF

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	H.S. News	0.0 miles
Shop	4 Seasons G.B. Ltd.	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Old Walsall Rd / Spouthouse Lane	0.2 miles
Train station	Hamstead	0.6 miles
University	Maryvale Institute	1.9 miles
Train station	Tame Bridge Parkway	2.0 miles
University	BIMM University Birmingham	4.8 miles
Hospital	Bilston Street Surgery	7.8 miles
Hospital	Brian Oliver Centre	9.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	91
Shoplifting	34
Vehicle crime	16
Other theft	13
Criminal damage and arson	9
Public order	8
Drugs	7
Burglary	5
Anti-social behaviour	4
Possession of weapons	3
Robbery	3
Other crime	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	195

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Ferndale Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 21 Sep 2022
St Mark's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 19 Jul 2012
Hamstead Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 18 Jul 2016
Holy Name Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 16 Feb 2017
Hamstead Hall Academy	Secondary	0.7 miles	Good — 13 May 2024

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
3 Bed Flat, Gorse Farm Road, B43	£1,250/mo	3	0.2 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Dyas Avenue, B42	£1,450/mo	3	0.27 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Langford Avenue, B43	£1,100/mo	3	0.29 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,267/mo (3 listings)