Sold STC Terraced

43 BILBURY CLOSE

REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE B97 5XN

2 beds 1 baths 474 sq ft Listed 6 Feb 2024 (-895d)

£175,000

Reduced on 28 Mar 2024

Save

# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (B97 5XN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 43 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE B97 5XN |
| Price | £175,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 44 m² |
| Last sold | £170,000 Mar 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 14/02/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £504/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0330-2465-3320-2994-7425)

## Description

** VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ** NO UPWARD CHAIN ** This is a Perfect Starter Home for a First Time Buyer, Young Family or Even an Investor looking to achieve around £850.00 Per Month in Rent. Great Location in Walkwood which is a very popular area of Redditch within easy reach of Local Amenities such as Convenience Stores, Take Away Restaurants, Doctors Surgeries, Dentist and Schooling. The property briefly comprises: Entrance Hall with Useful Storage Cupboard, Lounge/Dining Room and Separate Kitchen with folding doors giving an Open Plan feel. Stairs off the Lounge lead to the Master Bedroom benefiting from Built In Wardrobe, A Small Double Bedroom Two and Bathroom. Outside offers Off Road Parking, Front and Rear Gardens with Storage Shed (rear garden access via the front of the property and situated behind Driveway). Freehold Property. Council Tax Band B. EPC Band C. Whilst Lamberts try to ensure accuracy when marketing a property, we cannot guarantee 100% and errors may occur from time to time. The information supplied is approved by the seller to the best of their knowledge. Floorplans and measurements are approximate and are for guidance only. Photographs are for illustrative purposes only and items within these images are not included in the sale unless specifically mentioned. All items that may be included are not tested by ourselves the selling agent, this includes central heating systems and integrated kitchen appliances. Purchasers are encouraged to do their own research/inspection to ensure they are satisfied as we cannot be liable for any losses that could arise. Lamberts are not surveyors or conveyancers and any legal issues should be discussed with a professional.

## Property Photos

- ![Front View](/listings/photos/144412160/771500) - Front View
- ![Lounge/Dining Room](/listings/photos/144412160/771502) - Lounge/Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/144412160/771503) - Kitchen
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/144412160/771504) - Master Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/144412160/771506) - Bathroom
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/144412160/771508) - Bedroom Two
- ![Off Road Parking](/listings/photos/144412160/771510) - Off Road Parking
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/144412160/771512) - Garden
- ![Front View](/listings/photos/144412160/771514) - Front View
- ![Lounge/Dining Room](/listings/photos/144412160/771515) - Lounge/Dining Room
- ![Front View](/listings/photos/144412160/771516) - Front View

## Floorplans

- ![Interactive floor plan](/listings/photos/144412160/771517) - Interactive floor plan
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/144412160/771528) - Floorplan 2

## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/144412160/771533) - Energy Performance Certificate

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #904591
- **Address:** 43 Bilbury Close, WALKWOOD, B97 5XN
- **Certificate Issued:** 21/11/2003
- **Work Completed:** 13/06/2003
- **Items:** 5 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 43 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN | £170,000 | 12/03/2025 | Terraced |
| 43 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN | £43,000 | 11/06/1999 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 26 LIGHTOAK CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5NQ | £228,000 | 19/09/2025 | Terraced |
| 93 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XW | £240,000 | 25/07/2025 | Terraced |
| 57 TIDBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5LN | £197,300 | 21/07/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 52 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN | £316,250 | 16/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 45 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN | £260,000 | 19/05/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 8 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN | £190,000 | 09/05/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 35 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN | £169,000 | 03/05/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 17 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN | £185,000 | 24/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 20 TIDBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5LN | £212,500 | 02/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 71 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XW | £195,000 | 15/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 90 TIDBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5LW | £188,000 | 28/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 19 LIGHTOAK CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5NQ | £200,000 | 28/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 18 SPETCHLEY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5NB | £260,000 | 18/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 231A WALKWOOD ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5NU | £222,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 4 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN | £218,450 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 64 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XW | £199,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 257 WALKWOOD ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5NU | £235,000 | 07/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 34 LIGHTOAK CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5NQ | £190,000 | 25/08/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 29 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN | £240,100 | 12/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 39 LIGHTOAK CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5NQ | £220,000 | 12/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 69 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XW | £167,000 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 21 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN | £235,000 | 03/03/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 51 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN | £185,000 | 19/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 51 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN | £185,000 | 19/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 11 LIGHTOAK CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5NQ | £205,000 | 21/10/2021 | Terraced |
| 21 TIDBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5LN | £180,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 13 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN | £150,000 | 06/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 8 LIGHTOAK CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5NQ | £226,000 | 30/07/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £212,164 (11 sales)
**Area average:** £209,694 (17 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £217,886 (28 Terraced, B97, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -19.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £814/mo
- **Realistic:** £904/mo
- **Optimistic:** £994/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Tidbury Close, B97 | £950/mo | 2 | 0.15 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £950/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.54% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £95,000

*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 £950/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 15.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £141/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.3%

*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:** £3,977/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 5.6%
- **10y growth:** 26.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Redditch; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 52.2%

## 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)

Front View Lounge/Dining Room Kitchen Master Bedroom Bathroom Bedroom Two Off Road Parking Garden Front View Lounge/Dining Room Front View

/ 11

Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

44 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£170,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£3,977/m²

Local average

£217,886 (-19.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,244 of 33,755)

Street crime

54 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Viewing Redditch Office
No Upward Chain
Popular Walkwood Location Close To Local Amenities And Schooling
A Two Double Bedroom Terraced House
Lounge/Dining Room
Separate Kitchen
Master Bedroom With Built In Wardrobe
Front Rear Gardens With Storage Shed
Off Road Parking
Rent Potential Of Up To £850.00 Per Month

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED NO UPWARD CHAIN ** This is a Perfect Starter Home for a First Time Buyer, Young Family or Even an Investor looking to achieve around £850.00 Per Month in Rent. Great Location in Walkwood which is a very popular area of Redditch within easy reach of Local Amenities such as Convenience Stores, Take Away Restaurants, Doctors Surgeries, Dentist and Schooling. The property briefly comprises: Entrance Hall with Useful Storage Cupboard, Lounge/Dining Room and Separate Kitchen with folding doors giving an Open Plan feel. Stairs off the Lounge lead to the Master Bedroom benefiting from Built In Wardrobe, A Small Double Bedroom Two and Bathroom. Outside offers Off Road Parking, Front and Rear Gardens with Storage Shed (rear garden access via the front of the property and situated behind Driveway). Freehold Property. Council Tax Band B. EPC Band C. Whilst Lamberts try to ensure accuracy when marketing a property, we cannot guarantee 100% and errors may occur from time to time. The information supplied is approved by the seller to the best of their knowledge. Floorplans and measurements are approximate and are for guidance only. Photographs are for illustrative purposes only and items within these images are not included in the sale unless specifically mentioned. All items that may be included are not tested by ourselves the selling agent, this includes central heating systems and integrated kitchen appliances. Purchasers are encouraged to do their own research/inspection to ensure they are satisfied as we cannot be liable for any losses that could arise. Lamberts are not surveyors or conveyancers and any legal issues should be discussed with a professional.

Listed by

Worcestershire

Lamberts

Reference: 144412160

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 15/02/2024

Expiry date: 14/02/2034

Current heating cost: £504/year

Potential heating cost: £470/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Interactive floor plan

Floorplan 2

EPC Graphs

Energy Performance Certificate

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #904591

Property Details

Street: 43 Bilbury Close

Town: WALKWOOD

Postcode: B97 5XN

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows

Certificate Issued: 21/11/2003

Work Completed: 13/06/2003

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

295% since 1999

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	12/03/2025 (1 year ago)	£170,000	+295.3%
Sold	11/06/1999 (27 years ago)	£43,000	—

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
26 LIGHTOAK CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5NQ	£228,000	19/09/2025	Terraced
93 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XW	£240,000	25/07/2025	Terraced
57 TIDBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5LN	£197,300	21/07/2025	Terraced
Same street 52 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN	£316,250	16/06/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 45 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN	£260,000	19/05/2025	Terraced
Same street 8 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN	£190,000	09/05/2025	Terraced
Same street 35 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN	£169,000	03/05/2024	Terraced
Same street 17 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN	£185,000	24/11/2023	Terraced
20 TIDBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5LN	£212,500	02/10/2023	Terraced
71 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XW	£195,000	15/09/2023	Terraced
90 TIDBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5LW	£188,000	28/07/2023	Terraced
19 LIGHTOAK CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5NQ	£200,000	28/07/2023	Terraced
18 SPETCHLEY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5NB	£260,000	18/04/2023	Terraced
231A WALKWOOD ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5NU	£222,000	16/12/2022	Terraced
Same street 4 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN	£218,450	28/10/2022	Terraced
64 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XW	£199,000	28/10/2022	Terraced
257 WALKWOOD ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5NU	£235,000	07/10/2022	Terraced
34 LIGHTOAK CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5NQ	£190,000	25/08/2022	Terraced
Same street 29 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN	£240,100	12/08/2022	Terraced
39 LIGHTOAK CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5NQ	£220,000	12/08/2022	Terraced
69 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XW	£167,000	27/05/2022	Terraced
Same street 21 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN	£235,000	03/03/2022	Terraced
Same street 51 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN	£185,000	19/11/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 51 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN	£185,000	19/11/2021	Terraced
11 LIGHTOAK CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5NQ	£205,000	21/10/2021	Terraced
21 TIDBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5LN	£180,000	30/09/2021	Terraced
Same street 13 BILBURY CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5XN	£150,000	06/08/2021	Terraced
8 LIGHTOAK CLOSE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5NQ	£226,000	30/07/2021	Terraced

Street average: £212,164 (11 sales)

Area average: £209,694 (17 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 5.6%

10y growth 26.9%

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

1y (index) 2.6%

5y (index) 17.9%

10y (index) 52.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £814/mo

Realistic £904/mo

Optimistic £994/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Redditch.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View B97 5XN

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Rye Grass Lane	0.1 miles
Shop	Co-op	0.5 miles
Shop	Rio Hair Ltd	0.9 miles
Hospital	Alexandra Hospital	1.7 miles
Train station	Redditch	1.9 miles
Hospital	Bromsgove Private Hospital	4.3 miles
Train station	Alvechurch	4.7 miles
University	Birmingham City University, Bournville Campus	10.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	30
Criminal damage and arson	6
Other theft	4
Public order	4
Robbery	4
Shoplifting	4
Bicycle theft	1
Burglary	1
Total incidents	54

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
St Augustine's Catholic High School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 23 May 2024
Crabbs Cross Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
The Vaynor First School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 10 Feb 2011
Walkwood Church of England Middle School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 12 Mar 2018
St Luke's CofE First School	Primary	1.2 miles	— (No rating)

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
2 Bed Terraced House, Tidbury Close, B97	£950/mo	2	0.15 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £950/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 5.8% gross yield avg £208,650 sale, £1,005/mo rent

Rent ratio 0.54%

Max investor price (0.8%) £118,750

Target investor price (1%) £95,000

Gross yield 6.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 15.4×

Monthly cashflow £141/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 3.3%

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).