Sold STC Terraced

85 MILCOTE ROAD

SMETHWICK, WEST MIDLANDS B67 5BG

3 beds 1 baths 111 m² Listed 1 Sep 2025 (-323d)

£325,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

111 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£318,500 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£2,928/m²

Local average

£207,676 (+56.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (8,506 of 33,755)

Street crime

331 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Vestibule
  • Through Lounge (Front)
  • Through Lounge (Rear)
  • Kitchen
  • Storage/Pantry Cupboard
  • Bathroom

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

A CHARMING CHARACTER PROPERTY SITUATED CLOSE TO LIGHTWOODS PARK AND WITHIN THE HEART OF BEARWOOD, this traditional mid terrace boasts an array of period features and includes a through lounge, extended kitchen, THREE bedrooms and an UPSTAIRS bathroom
EP Rating: D, Council Tax Band: B

LOCATION

Buying a house is all about the location and this home acquires an excellent spot. Perfect for enjoying the convenience and atmosphere associated with city living, the Hagley Road offers a direct route into the City Centre and lies just 0.3 miles from the property- ideal for commuters.

Being situated outside of the city and on one of Bearwood's most popular roads, the location is ideal for families. Amenities such as shopping, banks and cafés are conveniently located on Bearwood Road, just 0.2 miles from the property. Local eateries such as Miller & Carter and The Dog are also close by.

Bearwood is home to the delightful grounds of Warley Woods, popular all year round with visitors and local residents. Additionally, Lightwoods Park is just at the end of the road, providing the ideal escape from the 'hustle and bustle' of every day life. Lightwoods House is situated within the park which has been lovingly restored to its 18th century glory and is now a high-quality venue for a wide range of community activities as well as public and private events.

Bearwood is also home to locally well regarded schools such as Lightwoods Primary, St. Gregory's Primary and Abbey Infant and Junior Schools; making the location great for families. The area also provides access to local swimming baths and gym facilities.


SUMMARY

* Inner vestibule with decorative tiled flooring

* Welcoming entrance hallway with coving and decorative archway

* Through lounge with period style coving, exposed floorboards and feature fireplace in dining area

* Modern style extended kitchen with tiled flooring, integral double oven, separate hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher and storage/pantry cupboard

* Three double bedrooms , period style fireplaces in bedroom one and two

* Upstairs bathroom with overhead shower

* A well-presented low maintenance garden which has patio areas, established lawn and mature shrubbery

GENERAL

TENURE: The agent understands the property is Freehold

SERVICES: Central Heating to radiators is provided by a combi boiler

THE CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS
These details are for guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point which is of particular importance, verification should be obtained before viewing. The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture or fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are connected, in working order or fit for the purpose intended. Items in photographs are NOT necessarily included. All measurements are approximate. These details do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. The Agent has not checked legal documents to verify the Freehold/Leasehold status of the property or that necessary planning permissions have been obtained. Interested parties are advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Under government regulations we are required to carry out prescribed identity checks on all purchasers and also obtain precise details of funding for their purchase. This must be done before agreeing a sale. We will carry out these checks, electronically and as soon as you make an acceptable offer on a property. There is a charge of £36 for one person and £54 for two or more. Prices are inclusive of VAT and are non-refundable.

FLOOR PLANS
Where shown, the plan is for illustration purposes only and is not to scale. The floor area shown is taken from the EPC calculations and is therefore approximate and will include only habitable areas.

PROPERTY INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE
A copy of the Property Information Questionnaire is available about this property at our office. This has been completed by the Seller to provide comprehensive information about the property which will be of relevance to any intending Purchaser.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Only those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. All other items are excluded.

GENERAL ADVICE
All interested parties should check availability and explore the situation of a property on Google Earth/ Google Street Maps Street View before viewing. Viewings are via the Agents.

REFERRAL FEES
Referral fees may be paid to us for referring clients to mortgage, insurance, surveying and conveyancing services which can range from £50 to £200.

Listed by

Hagley Road

Oulsnam

Reference: 166459478

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 28/08/2025

Expiry date: 27/08/2035

Current heating cost: £1,645/year

Potential heating cost: £1,140/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,750

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended 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)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #16524036 Recent

Property Details

Street: 85 Milcote Road

Town: SMETHWICK

Postcode: B67 5BG

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 27/10/2024

Work Completed: 18/10/2024

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.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/02/2026 (4 months ago) £318,500

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
7 LONG HYDE ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5DT £195,000 19/12/2025 Terraced
42 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HS £307,750 17/12/2025 Terraced
6 ST MARYS ROAD, BEARWOOD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5DG £223,000 10/12/2025 Terraced
1 SHERWOOD ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5DE £153,000 28/11/2025 Terraced
45 WIGORN ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HQ £262,500 08/10/2025 Terraced
70 LIGHTWOODS ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5BE £153,000 08/10/2025 Terraced
108 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HT £300,000 04/09/2025 Terraced
96 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HT £290,000 04/09/2025 Terraced
23 LOXLEY ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5BL £270,000 22/07/2025 Terraced
98 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HT £248,000 14/03/2025 Terraced
41 GALTON ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5JX £230,000 21/02/2025 Terraced
102 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HT £262,500 17/02/2025 Terraced
23 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HP £200,000 10/01/2025 Terraced
23 PARK ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5HP £170,000 01/12/2023 Terraced
139 LIGHTWOODS ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5BD £230,000 20/10/2023 Terraced
18 BISHOPTON ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5DS £250,000 19/07/2023 Terraced
35 LOXLEY ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5BL £357,500 17/07/2023 Terraced
98A LIGHTWOODS ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5BH £350,000 14/07/2023 Terraced
31 HERBERT ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5DD £308,500 07/07/2023 Terraced
62 MILCOTE ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5BQ £260,000 12/05/2023 Terraced
Same street 111 MILCOTE ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5BG £244,000 22/03/2022 Terraced
Same street 70 MILCOTE ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5BG £250,000 07/03/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 110 MILCOTE ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5BG £232,000 20/01/2022 Terraced
Same street 120 MILCOTE ROAD, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5BG £224,950 06/09/2021 Terraced

Street average: £237,738 (4 sales)

Area average: £251,038 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 7.5%
10y growth 52.2%

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

1y (index) 4.8%
5y (index) 33.7%
10y (index) 83%

Rental Range

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

Low £846/mo
Realistic £940/mo
Optimistic £1,034/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Sandwell.

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

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop BZ 0.1 miles
Bus stop Wigorn Rd / Long Hyde Rd 0.1 miles
Shop Rafiki Launderette & Dry Cleaning 0.1 miles
Shop Carpet Mill 0.1 miles
Train station Smethwick Rolfe Street 1.6 miles
Train station Langley Green 2.0 miles
University University of Birmingham School of Dentistry 2.9 miles
University Birmingham City University, Bournville Campus 3.3 miles
Hospital Bilston Street Surgery 7.9 miles
Hospital Brian Oliver Centre 9.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 149
Criminal damage and arson 27
Vehicle crime 26
Other theft 25
Public order 25
Shoplifting 24
Other crime 11
Burglary 10
Anti-social behaviour 8
Possession of weapons 8
Drugs 6
Theft from the person 5
Robbery 4
Bicycle theft 3
Total incidents 331

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
Lordswood Boys' School Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 31 Mar 2022
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 7 Apr 2019
Bearwood Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 30 Apr 2014
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 11 Jun 2024
Abbey Junior School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 1 Jun 2015

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 Terraced House, Park Road, B67 £1,350/mo 3 0.37 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,350/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.42%
Max investor price (0.8%) £168,750
Target investor price (1%) £135,000
Gross yield 5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 20.1×
Monthly cashflow £-90/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -1.1%
  • 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).