686 CHESTER ROAD
BIRMINGHAM, KINGSHURST, WEST MIDLANDS B36 0LJ
Property details
Floor area
100 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£315,000 Nov 2024
Price per m²
£3,200/m²
Local average
£281,748 (+13.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (12,216 of 33,755)
Street crime
305 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE
- Through Lounge/Diner
- Kitchen
- Utility
- Three Bedrooms
- Bathroom
- Driveway
- Part Garage for storage
- Rear garden
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Listed by
Coleshill
Countrywide UK Sales - Connells
Reference: 148657703
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 07/08/2024
Expiry date: 06/08/2034
Current heating cost: £1,802/year
Potential heating cost: £1,094/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,500
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- 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)
Flood risk
Zone: 2
Risk: In flood risk area
Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)
Floorplans
FLOOR-PLAN
FENSA Certificates
This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #4633997
Property Details
Street: 686 Chester Road
Town: Kingshurst
Postcode: B36 0LJ
Installation Details
Items: 4 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 23/04/2007
Work Completed: 03/04/2007
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #2658324
Property Details
Street: 686 Chester Road
Town: Kingshurst
Postcode: B36 0LJ
Installation Details
Items: 7 windows
Certificate Issued: 26/04/2005
Work Completed: 05/04/2005
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #5222522
Property Details
Street: 686 Chester Road
Town: Kingshurst
Postcode: B36 0LJ
Installation Details
Items: 1 window and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 12/11/2007
Work Completed: 01/11/2007
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
116% since 2011
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 14/11/2024 (1 year ago) | £315,000 | +115.8% |
| Sold | 21/11/2011 (14 years ago) | £146,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 MERIDEN DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 6BT | £270,000 | 17/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 667 CHESTER ROAD, KINGSHURST, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B36 0LN | £295,000 | 11/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 40 WHEELEY MOOR ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 6LE | £305,000 | 08/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 138 MERIDEN DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 6BY | £250,000 | 18/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 94 FORDBRIDGE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 6LN | £180,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 626 CHESTER ROAD, KINGSHURST, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B36 0LJ | £245,000 | 07/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 126 MERIDEN DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 6BY | £256,000 | 30/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 636 CHESTER ROAD, KINGSHURST, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B36 0LJ | £277,500 | 04/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 670 CHESTER ROAD, KINGSHURST, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B36 0LJ | £250,000 | 10/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 30 WHEELEY MOOR ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 6LE | £250,000 | 24/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 632 CHESTER ROAD, KINGSHURST, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B36 0LJ | £260,000 | 23/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 5 WHEELEY MOOR ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 6LB | £280,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 175 MERIDEN DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 6BT | £260,000 | 29/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 594 CHESTER ROAD, KINGSHURST, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B36 0LH | £290,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 191 MERIDEN DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 6BU | £212,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| CHARMAINE BIRMINGHAM ROAD, KINGSHURST, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 6RB | £400,000 | 26/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 42 WHEELEY MOOR ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 6LE | £253,000 | 31/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 MOXHULL ROAD, KINGSHURST, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 6LJ | £220,000 | 23/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 47 MOXHULL ROAD, KINGSHURST, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 6LJ | £262,000 | 15/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 39 WHEELEY MOOR ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 6LB | £210,000 | 15/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 49 MOXHULL ROAD, KINGSHURST, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 6LJ | £250,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street SPRING HOUSE, 712 FLAT 4 CHESTER ROAD, KINGSHURST, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B36 0LJ | £122,500 | 04/05/2022 | Flat |
| 237 MERIDEN DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 6BU | £260,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 635 CHESTER ROAD, KINGSHURST, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B36 0LN | £305,000 | 04/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 43 MOXHULL ROAD, KINGSHURST, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 6LJ | £226,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 664 CHESTER ROAD, KINGSHURST, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B36 0LJ | £270,000 | 16/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £237,500 (6 sales)
Area average: £261,700 (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): Solihull. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Solihull. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Solihull.
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 | Chester Rd / Bacons End Island | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | CS Paul's News and Convenience | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Co-op Food | 0.4 miles |
| Hospital | Chelmsley Wood NHS Primary Care Centre | 0.9 miles |
| Hospital | Unknown | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Marston Green | 1.8 miles |
| Train station | Water Orton | 1.9 miles |
| University | Birmingham City University | 6.0 miles |
| University | Birmingham City University Central Campus | 6.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 112 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 |
| Vehicle crime | 35 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Drugs | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 18 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 305 |
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 Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 24 Jul 2022 |
| Kingshurst Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement — 10 Sep 2023 |
| Smith's Wood Academy | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Inadequate — 14 Jun 2023 |
| Forest Oak School | Other | 0.5 miles | Outstanding — 7 Mar 2014 |
| Merstone School | Other | 0.5 miles | Outstanding — 28 Mar 2014 |
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, Portsea Drive, B36 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Bannerlea Road, B37 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.49 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Mayfair Building, B37 | £1,050/mo | 3 | 0.51 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Bannerlea Road, B37 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Starling Grove, B36 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.77 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Broom Close, B36 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,225/mo (6 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).