49 MOORPARK ROAD
BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B31 4HD
£299,950
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
120 m²
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£300,000 Nov 2022
Price per m²
£2,500/m²
Local average
£265,700 (+12.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 1 (2,713 of 33,755)
Street crime
382 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Five Bedrooms
- Family Bathroom With Bath & Separate Shower Enclosure
- Spacious Through Lounge/Diner
- Fitted Kitchen
- Guest Cloakroom
- Home Office/Workspace
- Off Road Parking
- Generous Rear Garden
- Popular Location
Additional details
- Parking
- Off street
- Garden
- Back garden
Description
Description: This property has been well maintained throughout with the accommodation briefly comprising:- An inviting entrance hall with guest cloakroom, spacious lounge/diner with a front aspect bay window, feature fireplace and doors to the rear garden, the kitchen offers range of fitted units, space for free standing appliances and a door to the rear garden. Completing the ground floor the property offers a home office/work space suiting most modern day living. A rising staircase leads from the hall to the first floor and offers the master bedroom with built in wardrobes, a spacious second bedroom and an additional three well proportioned bedrooms. The family bathroom has a bath, basin, WC and separate shower enclosure.
Outside: The front aspect of the property is approached by a neatly maintained fore garden and off road parking with the main residence entered via an canopied porch. The rear of the property offers a wonderful space to dine or entertain friends and family with a paved patio, additional pergola seating area, neatly maintained lawn and timber fenced boundaries.
Location: Northfield is a vibrant town offering a number of shopping and eating facilities, plus easy access for commuters into Birmingham City Centre via Northfield Train Station. Nearby, is also Longbridge Train Station and the recently regenerated Longbridge Town Centre Development (former MG Rover car plant), home to the largest Marks and Spencer in the Midlands.
Room Dimensions:
Hall
Downstairs WC
Lounge/Diner: 22' 9" x 10' 11" (6.95m x 3.35m)
Kitchen: 13' 11" x 13' 3" (4.25m x 4.05m) max
Study: 8' 8" x 7' 0" (2.65m x 2.15m)
Stairs To First Floor Landing
Master Bedroom: 11' 11" x 10' 11" (3.65m x 3.35m)
Bedroom Two: 10' 4" x 9' 10" (3.15m x 3.00m)
Bedroom Three: 9' 6" x 8' 8" (2.90m x 2.65m) max
Bedroom Four: 8' 5" x 6' 10" (2.58m x 2.10m) max
Bedroom Five: 7' 7" x 6' 11" (2.32m x 2.12m)
Bathroom: 8' 5" x 6' 4" (2.58m x 1.95m)
Please read the following: These particulars are for general guidance only and are based on information supplied and approved by the seller. Complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed and may be subject to errors and/or omissions. They do not constitute a contract or part of a contract in any way. We are not surveyors or conveyancing experts therefore we cannot and do not comment on the condition, issues relating to title or other legal issues that may affect this property. Interested parties should employ their own professionals to make enquiries before carrying out any transactional decisions. Photographs are provided for illustrative purposes only and the items shown in these are not necessarily included in the sale, unless specifically stated. The mention of any fixtures, fittings and/or appliances does not imply that they are in full efficient working order and they have not been tested. All dimensions are approximate. We are not liable for any loss arising from the use of these details.
Listed by
Rubery
Arden Estates
Reference: 96581725
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 05/01/2022
Current heating cost: £735/year
Potential heating cost: £508/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £22,100
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- 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)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #5081880
Property Details
Street: 49 Moorpark Road
Town: BIRMINGHAM
Postcode: B31 4HD
Installation Details
Items: 18 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 01/10/2007
Work Completed: 14/09/2007
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #2279043
Property Details
Street: 49 Moorpark Road
Town: BIRMINGHAM
Postcode: B31 4HD
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows and 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 06/12/2004
Work Completed: 06/08/2004
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
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 18/11/2022 (3 years ago) | £300,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 THE OAK WALK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4HA | £270,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 81 COLEYS LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4AF | £235,000 | 20/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 126 EDGEHILL ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 3RX | £215,000 | 12/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 31 TURVES GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4AH | £240,000 | 14/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 31 TURVES GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4AH | £240,000 | 14/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 39 MOORPARK ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4HD | £247,000 | 06/09/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 46 HAWKESLEY DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4EY | £210,000 | 01/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 277 FAIRFAX ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 3RR | £165,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 THE OAK WALK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4HA | £250,000 | 27/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 37 KELVIN ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 3TT | £210,000 | 15/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 72 MOORPARK ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4HD | £215,500 | 05/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 80 TURVES GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4AB | £252,000 | 20/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 29 TURVES GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4AH | £168,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 192 TURVES GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4BN | £245,000 | 14/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 175 WEST HEATH ROAD, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 3HD | £472,000 | 08/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 40 HAWKESLEY DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4EY | £350,000 | 30/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 107 WEST HEATH ROAD, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 3TX | £233,500 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 36 MOORPARK ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4HB | £245,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 68 MOORPARK ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4HD | £296,000 | 25/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 107 TURVES GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4BJ | £217,000 | 25/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 54 MOORPARK ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4HD | £260,000 | 20/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 33 TURVES GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4AH | £187,000 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 148 EDGEHILL ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 3RX | £205,000 | 13/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 90 MOORPARK ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4HE | £208,000 | 22/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 70 MOORPARK ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4HD | £260,000 | 24/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 60 MOORPARK ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4HD | £205,000 | 18/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £247,250 (6 sales)
Area average: £240,875 (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: £1,097/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Unknown | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Envy Hair | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Turves Green / Moorpark Rd | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Northfield | 0.5 miles |
| Hospital | West Heath Hospital | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Longbridge | 0.7 miles |
| Hospital | Royal Orthopaedic Hospital | 1.3 miles |
| University | Birmingham City University, Bournville Campus | 2.3 miles |
| University | University of Birmingham Selly Oak Campus | 2.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 159 |
| Shoplifting | 53 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Burglary | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 20 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 382 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls | Secondary | 0.1 miles | Good — 22 May 2013 |
| West Heath Nursery School | Nursery | 0.2 miles | Good — 23 Oct 2013 |
| Turves Green Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 18 Mar 2020 |
| Turves Green Boys' School | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Good — 1 May 2024 |
| West Heath Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 24 Jun 2015 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-bedroom count for this property.
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).