# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (B43 5QF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 23 FERNDALE AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, GREAT BARR, WEST MIDLANDS B43 5QF | | Price | £265,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 71 m² | | Last sold | £165,000 Dec 2020 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 14/07/2030 ### Recommendations - B (1,500) - W2 (6,000) - E (45) - N (6,000) - O3 (1,400) - U (5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9058-2090-7263-7610-0230) ## Description Acres are honoured to offer for sale this superb refurbished traditionally styled property being set on an extremely popular road in close proximity to public transport and schooling for all ages. Benefiting from double glazing and gas central heating (both where specified). The interiors offer welcoming hallway, generous living room to front, separate sitting area and open plan re-fitted kitchen / diner with access into garden. To the first floor are three excellent bedrooms and modern re-fitted family bathroom. Outside is a brick blocked fore garden offering parking space and to the rear is a well sized well manicured garden with lawn and patio area along with a gate to rear giving access into Sandwell Valley. Viewing comes highly recommended to appreciate this fabulous family home! Hurry before you’re too late! Accessed via block paved driveway allowing off road parking leading into; HALLWAY: 13’6 / 5’11max x 3’2min: Stairs to first floor, radiator doors into; LIVING ROOM: 11’10 x 10’3: A well presented, good size living area with wall mounted fire, radiator and double glazed window to front. OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINER: 16’8max x 9’0min / 14’8(into bay) x 8’4min: Re-fitted open plan sitting arear, dining area and modern fitted kitchen with drawer base and eye level units, work surfaces, sink and drainer under double glazed windows to rear, integrated double oven, gas hob with extractor hood over, space and plumbing for washing machine, leading to dining/living area with log burner fire and double glazed doors out to garden. LANDING: 7’8 x 2’9: A light and airy landing, double glazed opaque window to side and doors into; BEDROOM ONE: 12’3max x 10’4(wardrobe) / 10’4max x 8’4(wardrobe): A good size double bedroom with built in wardrobe system, double glazed window to rear and radiator. BEDROOM TWO: 11’3 / 10’3max x 8’3min: A further good size double bedroom with built in wardrobe system, double glazed window to front and radiator. BEDROOM THREE: 6’10 x 5’11: Double glazed window to front and radiator. BATHROOM: 8’6 x 5’10: Modern re-fitted white suite with panelled ‘P’ shaped bath with shower over, wash hand basin set into vanity unit, close couple W.C., tiling to floor and walls, ladder style towel rail/radiator and double glazed opaque window to rear. REAR GARDEN: A good size garden with paved patio area and lawn with fencing to borders with gated access to Sandwell Valley. TENURE: We have been informed by the vendors that property is Freehold. (Please note that details of the tenure should be confirmed by any prospective purchaser’s solicitor). FIXTURES & FITTINGS: As per sales particulars. COUNCIL TAX BAND: C. VIEWING: Recommended via Acres. ## Property Photos - ![1 - NEW.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230361) - 1 - NEW.JPG - ![3.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230364) - 3.JPG - ![4.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230366) - 4.JPG - ![5.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230368) - 5.JPG - ![6.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230370) - 6.JPG - ![7.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230372) - 7.JPG - ![8.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230373) - 8.JPG - ![9.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230374) - 9.JPG - ![9a.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230375) - 9a.JPG - ![10.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230376) - 10.JPG - ![11.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230377) - 11.JPG - ![12.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230378) - 12.JPG - ![13.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230380) - 13.JPG - ![14.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230383) - 14.JPG - ![15.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230386) - 15.JPG - ![16.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230390) - 16.JPG - ![17.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230392) - 17.JPG - ![18.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230396) - 18.JPG - ![19.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230400) - 19.JPG - ![20.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230403) - 20.JPG - ![21.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230407) - 21.JPG - ![22.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230409) - 22.JPG - ![23.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230414) - 23.JPG - ![24.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230417) - 24.JPG - ![25.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230423) - 25.JPG - ![26.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230426) - 26.JPG - ![27.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230429) - 27.JPG - ![28.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230431) - 28.JPG - ![29.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230434) - 29.JPG - ![30.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230436) - 30.JPG - ![2 - NEW.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230438) - 2 - NEW.JPG - ![31.JPG](/listings/photos/134530196/230439) - 31.JPG ## Floorplans - ![FLOORPLAN .jpg](/listings/photos/134530196/230440) - FLOORPLAN .jpg - ![FLOORPLAN 3D.jpg](/listings/photos/134530196/230441) - FLOORPLAN 3D.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/134530196/230442) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #16728032 - **Address:** 23 Ferndale Avenue, BIRMINGHAM, B43 5QF - **Certificate Issued:** 23/03/2025 - **Work Completed:** 28/02/2025 - **Items:** 3 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 23 FERNDALE AVENUE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5QF | £165,000 | 11/12/2020 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 17 GORSE FARM ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5LU | £200,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 7 COLERIDGE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5PJ | £195,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 61 SHENSTONE ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5LW | £250,000 | 28/02/2025 | Semi-detached | | 260 APPLETON AVENUE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5QD | £185,000 | 08/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 24 FERNDALE AVENUE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5QF | £185,000 | 07/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 27 FARLANDS GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5PY | £260,000 | 03/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 78 SHENSTONE ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5LN | £235,000 | 11/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 33 FARLANDS GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5PY | £130,000 | 30/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 7 FERNDALE AVENUE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5QF | £249,000 | 16/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 316 OLD WALSALL ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B42 1HR | £230,000 | 13/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 18 EASTWOOD ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5RR | £263,000 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 20 CHARNWOOD ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B42 1JR | £246,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 192 APPLETON AVENUE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5QD | £273,000 | 30/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 32 STAFFORD WAY, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5PB | £170,000 | 17/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 69 SHENSTONE ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5LW | £234,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 289 OLD WALSALL ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B42 1HY | £346,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 89 EASTWOOD ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5RT | £262,000 | 17/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 285 OLD WALSALL ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B42 1HY | £225,000 | 26/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 11 EASTWOOD ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5RS | £192,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 112 EASTWOOD ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5RP | £205,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 3 FARLANDS GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5PY | £260,000 | 01/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 81 EASTWOOD ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5RT | £330,000 | 28/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 5 FERNDALE AVENUE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5QF | £222,500 | 20/12/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £218,833 (3 sales) **Area average:** £234,550 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £266,172 (57 Semi-detached, B43, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -0.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Sandwell). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £845/mo - **Realistic:** £939/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,033/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Birmingham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £823/mo ## 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 Flat, Gorse Farm Road, B43 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Dyas Avenue, B42 | £1,450/mo | 3 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Langford Avenue, B43 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.29 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,267/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £125,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,250/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 17.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £56/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.9% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,732/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 14.3% - **10y growth:** 53.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Sandwell; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.7% - **5y growth (index):** 35.9% - **10y growth (index):** 87.1% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 2 - **Risk:** In flood risk area - **Source:** Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)