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28 THE GROVE

BIRMINGHAM, GREAT BARR, WEST MIDLANDS B43 7AY

3 beds 1,066 sq ft Listed 21 May 2016 (-3675d)

£240,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (B43 7AY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 28 THE GROVE, BIRMINGHAM, GREAT BARR, WEST MIDLANDS B43 7AY |
| Price | £240,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 99 m² |
| Last sold | £218,000 Sep 2016 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 23/05/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £894/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £21,725

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8296-7925-4480-8494-0922)

## Description

**Extended.

No Chain.

Kitchen Diner.

Off road parking.

Guest w.c.

Side Garage.

**Entrance Hall** x .  Front double glazed door, opening onto the driveway, radiator, ceiling light.

**Living Room**11'4" x 21'7" (3.45m x 6.58m).  Double glazed bay window, radiator, ceiling light.

**Dining Room**8'9" x 8'9" (2.67m x 2.67m).  Sliding and back double glazed door, radiator, ceiling light.

**Kitchen**9'3" x 8'4" (2.82m x 2.54m).  Double glazed window. Spotlights, granite effect work surface, wall and base units, stainless steel sink, integrated oven, integrated hob, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge.

**Kitchen** x .

**WC** x .  Ceiling light, low level WC, wall-mounted sink.

**Single Garage** x .  Wooden garage door, opening onto the driveway, ceiling light.

**Bedroom**11'4" x 10'3" (3.45m x 3.12m).  Double glazed window, radiator, ceiling light.

**Bedroom**5'10" x 6'1" (1.78m x 1.85m).  Double glazed window, radiator, ceiling light.

**Master Bedroom**10'9" x 10'8" (3.28m x 3.25m).  Double glazed bay window, radiator, fitted wardrobes, ceiling light.

**Storage Cupboard** x .

**Bathroom** x .  Double glazed window with obscure glass, radiator and heated towel rail, ceiling light, low level WC, corner bath, single enclosure shower, pedestal sink.

**Landing** x .

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/59564582/588273) - Front
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/59564582/588278) - Kitchen
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/59564582/588284) - Living Room
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/59564582/588293) - Living Room
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/59564582/588299) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/59564582/588302) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/59564582/588305) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/59564582/588307) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/59564582/588308) - Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/59564582/588311) - Bathroom
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/59564582/588313) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/59564582/588316) - Garden

## Floorplans

- ![CWQuickSketch.jpg](/listings/photos/59564582/588318) - CWQuickSketch.jpg

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 28 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY | £218,000 | 08/09/2016 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 124 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AX | £265,000 | 07/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 10 MERRIONS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AT | £219,000 | 17/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 50 MERRIONS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AT | £223,000 | 28/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 11 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY | £202,000 | 29/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 55 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RY | £250,000 | 28/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 GLENEAGLES DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RX | £390,000 | 01/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 63 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RY | £347,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RY | £265,500 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 122 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AX | £275,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 357 BIRMINGHAM ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AR | £235,000 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 145 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AU | £350,000 | 23/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 42 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7SA | £290,000 | 15/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 345 BIRMINGHAM ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AR | £342,000 | 04/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 14 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY | £290,000 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 56 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7SA | £313,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 WILDERNESS LANE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RT | £216,000 | 01/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 10 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY | £340,000 | 20/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 124 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AX | £250,000 | 05/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 29 WILDERNESS LANE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RT | £164,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 5 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY | £285,000 | 18/10/2021 | Terraced |
| 64 MERRIONS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AT | £210,000 | 27/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 66 MERRIONS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AT | £184,000 | 22/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 112 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AX | £208,000 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 26 GLENEAGLES DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RX | £300,000 | 26/07/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £279,250 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £264,825 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £266,172 (57 Semi-detached, B43, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -9.8%

## 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 Semi-Detached House, Walstead Close, WS5 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Park Hall Road, WS5 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 0.89 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Waddington Avenue, B43 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 1.02 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Newton Road, B43 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 1.02 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Bude Road, WS5 | £1,295/mo | 3 | 1.06 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,319/mo (5 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.52% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £125,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

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

- **Gross yield:** 6.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 16×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £155/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.7%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. 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:** £2,424/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 16.3%
- **10y growth:** 60.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Sandwell; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 35.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 87.1%

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

99 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£218,000 Sep 2016

Price per m²

£2,424/m²

Local average

£266,172 (-9.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,676 of 33,755)

Street crime

70 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Dixons are delighted to offer for sale this well presented extended three bedroom semi detached family home briefly comprising of entrance hallway, large living room, dining room, fitted kitchen, guest w.c, three bedrooms and a large family bathroom to the first floor, ample off road parking to the front, side garage, large rear gardens, the property benefits from central heating and double glazing (where specified).

Extended.
No Chain.
Kitchen Diner.
Off road parking.
Guest w.c.
Side Garage.

Entrance Hall x . Front double glazed door, opening onto the driveway, radiator, ceiling light.

Living Room11'4" x 21'7" (3.45m x 6.58m). Double glazed bay window, radiator, ceiling light.

Dining Room8'9" x 8'9" (2.67m x 2.67m). Sliding and back double glazed door, radiator, ceiling light.

Kitchen9'3" x 8'4" (2.82m x 2.54m). Double glazed window. Spotlights, granite effect work surface, wall and base units, stainless steel sink, integrated oven, integrated hob, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge.

Kitchen x .

WC x . Ceiling light, low level WC, wall-mounted sink.

Single Garage x . Wooden garage door, opening onto the driveway, ceiling light.

Bedroom11'4" x 10'3" (3.45m x 3.12m). Double glazed window, radiator, ceiling light.

Bedroom5'10" x 6'1" (1.78m x 1.85m). Double glazed window, radiator, ceiling light.

Master Bedroom10'9" x 10'8" (3.28m x 3.25m). Double glazed bay window, radiator, fitted wardrobes, ceiling light.

Storage Cupboard x .

Bathroom x . Double glazed window with obscure glass, radiator and heated towel rail, ceiling light, low level WC, corner bath, single enclosure shower, pedestal sink.

Landing x .

Listed by

Great Barr

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 59564582

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 23/05/2026. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 24/05/2016

Expiry date: 23/05/2026 (expired)

Current heating cost: £894/year

Potential heating cost: £534/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £21,725

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

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
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 (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

CWQuickSketch.jpg

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	08/09/2016 (9 years ago)	£218,000	—

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
124 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AX	£265,000	07/11/2023	Semi-detached
10 MERRIONS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AT	£219,000	17/08/2023	Semi-detached
50 MERRIONS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AT	£223,000	28/07/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 11 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY	£202,000	29/06/2023	Semi-detached
55 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RY	£250,000	28/11/2022	Semi-detached
21 GLENEAGLES DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RX	£390,000	01/11/2022	Semi-detached
63 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RY	£347,000	07/10/2022	Semi-detached
17 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RY	£265,500	07/10/2022	Semi-detached
122 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AX	£275,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
357 BIRMINGHAM ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AR	£235,000	02/09/2022	Semi-detached
145 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AU	£350,000	23/08/2022	Semi-detached
42 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7SA	£290,000	15/08/2022	Semi-detached
345 BIRMINGHAM ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AR	£342,000	04/04/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 14 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY	£290,000	25/03/2022	Semi-detached
56 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7SA	£313,000	18/03/2022	Semi-detached
19 WILDERNESS LANE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RT	£216,000	01/02/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 10 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY	£340,000	20/12/2021	Semi-detached
124 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AX	£250,000	05/11/2021	Semi-detached
29 WILDERNESS LANE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RT	£164,000	29/10/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 5 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY	£285,000	18/10/2021	Terraced
64 MERRIONS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AT	£210,000	27/09/2021	Semi-detached
66 MERRIONS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AT	£184,000	22/09/2021	Semi-detached
112 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AX	£208,000	20/08/2021	Semi-detached
26 GLENEAGLES DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RX	£300,000	26/07/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £279,250 (4 sales)

Area average: £264,825 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 16.3%

10y growth 60.4%

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

1y (index) 4.7%

5y (index) 35.9%

10y (index) 87.1%

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 7AY

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Birmingham Rd / Chapel Lane	0.1 miles
Shop	Great Barr News & Booze	0.8 miles
Shop	Esquire	0.8 miles
Train station	Tame Bridge Parkway	1.8 miles
Train station	Hamstead	2.0 miles
University	Maryvale Institute	2.0 miles
University	BCU Oscott Gardens	3.4 miles
Hospital	Bilston Street Surgery	7.9 miles
Hospital	Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital	9.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	37
Public order	7
Shoplifting	7
Criminal damage and arson	5
Other theft	4
Burglary	3
Anti-social behaviour	2
Robbery	2
Other crime	1
Possession of weapons	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	70

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
St Margaret's CofE Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 21 Sep 2022
Q3 Academy Great Barr	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 17 Apr 2013
Whitecrest Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 9 Jun 2011
Holy Name Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 16 Feb 2017
Yew Tree Primary School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 16 Nov 2021

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 Semi-Detached House, Walstead Close, WS5	£1,250/mo	3	0.78 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Park Hall Road, WS5	£1,600/mo	3	0.89 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Waddington Avenue, B43	£1,250/mo	3	1.02 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Newton Road, B43	£1,200/mo	3	1.02 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Bude Road, WS5	£1,295/mo	3	1.06 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,319/mo (5 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 4.3% gross yield avg £279,250 sale, £995/mo rent

Rent ratio 0.52%

Max investor price (0.8%) £156,250

Target investor price (1%) £125,000

Gross yield 6.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 16×

Monthly cashflow £155/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 2.7%

This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).