Sold STC Semi-detached

132 GILBERTSTONE AVENUE

BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B26 1HX

3 beds 1 baths 79 m² Listed 9 Aug 2024 (-677d)

£275,000

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Property details

Floor area

79 m²

Last sold

£262,000 Feb 2025

Local average

£261,276 (+5.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,924 of 33,755)

Street crime

425 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Prestigious location on Gilberstone Avenue in Birmingham
  • Offering off road park via a block paved driveway
  • Two spacious double bedrooms and a home office/single bedroom
  • Lovingly maintained by current owner for 26 years
  • Property has a large rear south-facing garden
  • Convenient Amenities: Access to local amenities, including shops and restaurants, for a hassle-free daily life
  • Transportation Access, well-connected with nearby train stations and bus routes
  • Rear garden Includes a freshly laid lawn and raised flower beds

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Double glazing, Central
Parking
Driveway, Off street
Garden
Private garden, Patio
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Nestled on the prestigious Gilberstone Avenue in Birmingham, resides this enchanting 3 bedroom semi-detached property, cherished and meticulously maintained by its devoted owner for a remarkable 26 years. Boasting a prime location in a coveted neighbourhood, this home features a delightful through lounge, dining room, convenient downstairs WC, and a kitchen that opens to a covered side passage leading to the front and rear of the property.
Ascending to the upper level, you will discover two generously proportioned double bedrooms, a charming single bedroom currently utilised as a home office, and a tastefully appointed family bathroom. The property offers the convenience of off-road parking with a block paved driveway at the front, while the rear garden is adorned with feather board fencing, a freshly laid lawn, elegant raised flower beds, and a spacious barked area.
The seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces is enhanced by sliding doors that seamlessly connect the interior to the rear garden, creating an ideal setting for both relaxation and entertaining. Embrace this opportunity to transform this house into your dream home and bask in its rich heritage of warmth and comfort. A true gem awaiting its new owner.
Convenient Amenities: Access to local amenities, including shops and restaurants, ensures a hassle-free daily life.
Transportation Access:
Located on Gilberstone Avenue, Birmingham, B26 1HX, this property is conveniently situated close to two nearby train stations:
Acocks Green Train Station - Approximately 1.5 mile away (Google maps)
Birmingham International Train Station - Approximately 2.5 miles away (Google maps)
Olton Train Station is located approximately 1.6 miles from the postcode (Google maps)
These nearby train stations offer easy access to various destinations, making commuting a breeze for residents of Gilberstone Avenue.
This property on Gilberstone Avenue is not just a house. It's a well-loved home that has evolved over the years to meet the needs of its owners. With its strategic location, thoughtful improvements, and a sunny south-facing garden, it offers a comfortable and vibrant lifestyle for its next fortunate residents.
Tenure
We are advised by the vendor that the property is freehold
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Birmingham

Sterling Homes

Reference: 151171598

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Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

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Price history

50% since 2018

Event Date Price % change
Sold 19/02/2025 (1 year ago) £262,000 +49.7%
Sold 26/09/2018 (7 years ago) £175,000

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
95 WICHNOR ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 7QA £280,000 22/01/2026 Semi-detached
26 HANSON GROVE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 7QB £335,000 16/01/2026 Semi-detached
22 RINGSWOOD ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 7NH £350,000 28/11/2025 Semi-detached
101 WICHNOR ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 7QA £235,000 14/11/2025 Semi-detached
17 TRENTHAM GROVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 1HT £283,000 10/11/2025 Semi-detached
86 BRYN ARDEN ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 1JY £287,000 30/06/2025 Semi-detached
226 GILBERTSTONE AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 1HS £220,000 14/03/2025 Semi-detached
130 CLAY LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 1DY £160,697 08/11/2023 Semi-detached
94 GILBERTSTONE AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 1HX £170,000 18/09/2023 Semi-detached
100 WICHNOR ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 7PX £280,000 31/08/2023 Semi-detached
152 CLAY LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 1DY £201,000 25/08/2023 Semi-detached
126 STEYNING ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 1JD £255,000 25/08/2023 Semi-detached
108 STEYNING ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 1JB £247,000 24/08/2023 Semi-detached
132 STEYNING ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 1JD £240,000 04/08/2023 Semi-detached
135 MARCOT ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 7PT £268,000 21/07/2023 Semi-detached
170 STEYNING ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 1JA £257,500 17/07/2023 Semi-detached
175 ALDERSHAW ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 1HW £312,000 25/05/2023 Semi-detached
50 DERRON AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 1LA £245,000 24/05/2023 Semi-detached
56 WICHNOR ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 7PX £262,000 05/05/2023 Semi-detached
156 STEYNING ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 1JD £400,000 14/04/2023 Semi-detached

Area average: £264,410 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 29.8%
10y growth 56.8%

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

1y (index) 1.3%
5y (index) 18%
10y (index) 59.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £977/mo
Realistic £1,086/mo
Optimistic £1,195/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Birmingham.

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 Gilbertstone Ave / Gilbertstone Ave 0.0 miles
Shop Midlands Entertainment 0.2 miles
Shop Midlands Inflatables 0.2 miles
Train station Acocks Green 0.8 miles
Train station Olton 1.2 miles
Hospital Brian Oliver Centre 2.8 miles
University BIMM University Birmingham 3.7 miles
University University of Birmingham School of Dentistry 4.7 miles
Hospital Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital 11.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 170
Vehicle crime 53
Shoplifting 51
Criminal damage and arson 32
Other theft 25
Burglary 22
Public order 19
Possession of weapons 14
Robbery 12
Anti-social behaviour 9
Drugs 7
Other crime 5
Bicycle theft 3
Theft from the person 3
Total incidents 425

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
Gilbertstone Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 25 Mar 2014
Brays School Other 0.5 miles Outstanding — 8 Mar 2013
Lyndon Green Junior School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 15 Nov 2023
Lyndon Green Infant School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 24 Oct 2014
East Birmingham Network Academy Other 0.5 miles Good — 9 Jun 2014

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.39%
Max investor price (0.8%) £135,750
Target investor price (1%) £108,600
  • 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).