Sold Semi-detached

249 PRINCE OF WALES LANE

BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B14 4LN

3 beds Listed 19 Mar 2008 (-6660d)

£129,995

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Last sold

£140,000 Nov 2014

Local average

£254,964 (-49%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (4,815 of 33,755)

Street crime

183 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

DESCRIPTION
Glovers Estate Agents are pleased to offer for sale this three bedroom semi detached property having hall, ground floor WC, front reception room, lounge, kitchen, first floor bathroom, gardens to the front and rear, off road parking, a separate garage, UPVC double glazing and gas fired central heating.
The property is being sold with the benefit to the purchaser of NO UPWARD CHAIN.

LOCATION
At the roundabout junction of (A4040) Brook Lane with Yardley Wood Road, travel south along Yardley Wood Road, cross over the roundabout junction with School Road, continue along Yardley Wood Road take the second right onto Prince of Wales Lane and the property is situated on the right hand side on the corner of Maypole Grove.
Birmingham A-Z (2003) map reference page 148 : 5B



A C C O M M O D A T I O N

HALL
Stairs rising to the first floor landing, telephone point, two UPVC double glazed windows to the side elevation, electricity and gas meter cupboard, and doors to the front reception room, lounge, and ground floor W/C.

FRONT RECEPTION ROOM 13'6" max. into bay x 10'7" max. (4.11m x 3.23m)
UPVC double glazed bay window to the front elevation; single panel radiator, telephone point, and a ceiling light point.

GROUND FLOOR W/C
Low level WC, ceiling light point, and a UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation.

LOUNGE 15'3" x 10'7" max. (4.65m x 3.23m)
UPVC double glazed french doors giving access to the rear garden, single panel radiator, wood effect laminate flooring, ceiling light point, TV Aerial connection and door to a fitted kitchen.

KITCHEN 13'6" x 5'11" (4.11m x 1.80m)
UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, a UPVC double glazed door giving access to the rear garden, floor mounted cupboard and drawers, with work surfaces above, wall mounted cupboards, ceramic tiled splash backs, recess for a cooker, plumbing for an automatic washing machine, wall mounted 'Worcester' central heating boiler, and a single panel radiator.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Loft access point, UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, and doors to three bedrooms, and bathroom.

BEDROOM ONE 13'4" x 9'0" (4.06m x 2.74m)
UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation; ceiling light point, single panel radiator, and wood flooring.

BEDROOM TWO 12'7" x 9'0" (3.84m x 2.74m)
UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation; ceiling light point, single panel radiator, and wood flooring.

BEDROOM THREE 10'4" x 7'10" (3.15m x 2.39m)
UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation; ceiling light point, and a single panel radiator.

BATHROOM
UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation; white suite comprising a close coupled WC, bath with a panelled side with a shower above, pedestal wash hand basin, ceramic tiling, single panel radiator, and a ceiling light point.


O U T S I D E

FRONT
Having a front lawn, and drive leading upto a separate garage with a crazy paved pathway upto a UPVC double glazed entrance door which leads into the hall.

REAR
Paved patio area, lawn, hedging and fencing to boundaries, and a side gate providing pedestrian access.


TENURE
Our client advises us that the property is Freehold. If you purchase this property tenure details must be verified by your solicitor / conveyancer.

FIXTURES, FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT
Only those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. We have not tested any of the fixtures, fittings and equipment. Purchasers must satisfy themselves that any item is in working order and is fit for the purpose.

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING MEASURES
We have in place procedures and controls, which are designed to forestall and prevent Money Laundering. If we suspect that a supplier, customer/client, or employee is committing a Money Laundering offence as defined by the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, we will in accordance with our legal responsibilities disclose the suspicion to the National Criminal Intelligence Service.

THESE PARTICULARS DO NOT FORM PART OF A CONTRACT
Glovers Estate Agents for themselves and for the Vendors of the property whose agents they are give notice that these particulars do not constitute any part of a contract or offer and are produced in good faith and set out as a guide only. Neither the Vendor nor Glovers or any person in their employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ESTATE AGENTS, AND THE OMBUDSMAN FOR ESTATE AGENTS SCHEME
We are a member of these organisations and adhere to their Codes of Practice, and their complaints redress procedures.

HOME INFORMATION PACKS (HIP)
A HIP for this property is available for inspection by qualified prospective purchasers and their solicitors / conveyancers. When the HIP is fully completed it can be viewed in the following ways:-
(1) We can send by e-mail an internet link to view the HIP on-line; (2) buyers can contact the HIP provider direct and order a paper copy at a cost of £15.00 + VAT; or (3) buyers can make an appointment with us to visit our office in order to view the HIP on the internet, or, to look at the office paper copy of the HIP.
The graphs from the Energy Performance Certificate, which is a constituent part of the HIP, are set out below.


VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through our Kings Heath office on 0121 443 4343

FREE VALUATION FOR SALE
IF YOU NEED TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY AND WANT ADVICE ON THE BEST APPROACH TO MARKETING, PLEASE CALL US - THERE IS NO OBLIGATION.

Listed by

Kings Heath

Glovers Estate Agents

Reference: 20253014

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/11/2014 (11 years ago) £140,000

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
Same street 295 PRINCE OF WALES LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4LN £26,170 06/01/2026 Semi-detached
Same street 293 PRINCE OF WALES LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4LN £270,000 28/10/2025 Semi-detached
36 HYTALL ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NF £326,000 07/07/2025 Semi-detached
17 GORLESTON ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4NR £185,000 26/03/2025 Semi-detached
563 PETERBROOK ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1HS £239,000 24/11/2023 Semi-detached
23 WESTFIELD AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4PN £200,000 27/10/2023 Semi-detached
14 MORTIMERS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4PW £345,000 16/08/2023 Semi-detached
292 PRINCE OF WALES LANE, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4LL £315,000 21/07/2023 Semi-detached
32 HYTALL ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NF £320,000 19/07/2023 Semi-detached
288 PRINCE OF WALES LANE, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4LL £311,000 09/06/2023 Semi-detached
32 GRAFTON ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NQ £270,000 31/01/2023 Semi-detached
32 GRAFTON ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NQ £270,000 31/01/2023 Semi-detached
15 MORTIMERS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4PW £371,000 16/01/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 297 PRINCE OF WALES LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4LN £253,000 16/12/2022 Semi-detached
15 GORLESTON ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4NR £335,000 02/12/2022 Semi-detached
60 HYTALL ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NF £278,000 31/10/2022 Semi-detached
52 GRAFTON ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NH £235,000 25/10/2022 Semi-detached
1 GORLESTON GROVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4NS £260,000 21/10/2022 Semi-detached
12 INSULL AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4PR £265,000 14/10/2022 Semi-detached
27 WESTFIELD AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4PN £285,000 22/07/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 291 PRINCE OF WALES LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4LN £264,000 01/07/2022 Terraced
6 INSULL AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4PR £220,000 10/06/2022 Semi-detached
10 GRAFTON ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NG £330,000 31/05/2022 Semi-detached
72 GORLESTON ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4NR £240,000 31/05/2022 Semi-detached

Street average: £203,293 (4 sales)

Area average: £280,000 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 14.1%
10y growth 42.3%

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 Prince of Wales Lane / Maypole Grove 0.0 miles
Bus stop High St / Prince Of Wales 0.1 miles
Shop One Stop 0.3 miles
Shop Highters Heath News & Food Store 0.4 miles
Train station Shirley 1.0 miles
Train station Whitlocks End 1.2 miles
Hospital Park View Clinic 2.7 miles
Hospital Hunters Moor Neurorehabilitation Unit 2.7 miles
University Birmingham City University, Bournville Campus 3.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 73
Shoplifting 27
Vehicle crime 23
Criminal damage and arson 20
Burglary 11
Other theft 8
Public order 5
Anti-social behaviour 4
Robbery 4
Other crime 3
Drugs 2
Theft from the person 2
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 183

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
Peterbrook Primary School Primary 0.4 miles (No rating)
Hollywood Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 1 Jul 2019
Highters Heath Community School Primary 0.5 miles Inadequate — 5 May 2022
Highters Heath Nursery School Nursery 0.5 miles Good — 23 Oct 2014
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy Secondary 0.6 miles Requires improvement — 24 Jun 2024

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, Yardley Wood, B14 £1,200/mo 3 0.4 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,200/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.92%
Max investor price (0.8%) £150,000
Target investor price (1%) £120,000
Gross yield 11.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio
Monthly cashflow £543/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 17.3%
  • 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).