132 GILBERTSTONE AVENUE
BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B26 1HX
£275,000
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
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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Listed by
Birmingham
Sterling Homes
Reference: 151171598
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Flood risk
Zone: 2
Risk: In flood risk area
Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Birmingham. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Birmingham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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).