Sold STC Semi-detached

152 RALPH ROAD

SOLIHULL, SHIRLEY, WEST MIDLANDS B90 3JZ

5 beds 4 baths 189 m² Listed 6 Dec 2024 (-592d)

£600,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

189 m²

Council tax band

F

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£570,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£3,175/m²

Local average

£351,983 (+70.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (30,943 of 33,755)

Street crime

208 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Five Bedroom Semi-Detached Property
  • Significantly Extended Family Home
  • Set Over Three Floors
  • Stunning Open Plan Kitchen
  • Dining Room & Family Room
  • Large Principal Bedroom With Luxury Ensuite
  • Five Generously Sized Bedrooms
  • Lawn Rear Garden With Decked Seating Area
  • Early Viewing Essential

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Private garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

PROPERTY OVERVIEW
We are delighted to present this exceptional five-bedroom semi-detached property, set over three floors and offered to the market with no upward chain. Significantly extended to create a superb family home, this property boasts a modern and spacious design throughout.

Upon entering, you are greeted by a light-filled and spacious entrance hallway that sets the tone for the rest of the home. The heart of the property is the stunning open plan kitchen, featuring an abundance of natural light, ample work surfaces, and a large central island perfect for family gatherings. The kitchen also benefits from underfloor heating, ensuring comfort all year round.

Connected to the kitchen is a spacious dining room that seamlessly flows into an additional family room with a media wall, providing the perfect space for entertaining guests or relaxing with family. To the front of the property, there is a delightful living room that offers a cosy retreat.

Completing the ground floor is a practical utility room, a convenient downstairs shower room and toilet, and a garage providing ample storage space. The first floor comprises four generously sized bedrooms, with bedroom two benefiting from an ensuite. The remaining bedrooms are serviced by a modern family bathroom.

Ascending to the second floor, you will find the principal suite, featuring a large double bedroom with sky lights that allow an abundance of natural light to flood in, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. The principal suite also includes a luxurious ensuite for added comfort and convenience.

Outside, the garden offers a peaceful retreat with an expansive decked seating area perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining. There is also a large lawn section, along with a shed and bar at the end of the garden, providing additional space for relaxation and recreation.

In summary, this property offers a perfect blend of modern design, spacious living areas, and high-quality finishes, making it an ideal family home in a sought-after location. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that this property has to offer.
PROPERTY LOCATION
Shirley is a popular suburban area enriched with leisure and retail facilities. The new Parkgate Shopping Development is a vibrant community area accommodating Asda, restaurants, shops and a gymnasium. Shirley High Street also offers additional independent retail outlets and restaurants to suit all tastes and cultures. Within easy access there is a wide range of superstores including Sainsbury's, Tesco, Aldi, Marks & Spencer and a large retail park housing furniture, electrical and DIY retailers. For family education there are a good choice of both Primary and Secondary schools to suit all requirements. Commuters have easy access to the M42 & M40 motorways and there are regular bus and train links to Solihull, Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon.
EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Solihull

Xact Homes

Reference: 155745557

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 14/09/2024

Expiry date: 13/09/2034

Current heating cost: £1,553/year

Potential heating cost: £1,393/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,500

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10043838

Property Details

Street: 152 Ralph Road

Town: Shirley

Postcode: B90 3JZ

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 10/02/2014

Work Completed: 13/01/2012

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #174101

Property Details

Street: 152 Ralph Road

Town: Shirley

Postcode: B90 3JZ

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 13/11/2002

Work Completed: 13/08/2002

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

128% since 2007

Event Date Price % change
Sold 02/02/2026 (5 months ago) £570,000 +20%
Sold 13/02/2020 (6 years ago) £475,000 +8.6%
Sold 09/06/2017 (9 years ago) £437,500 +20.2%
Sold 07/02/2014 (12 years ago) £364,000 +45.6%
Sold 13/03/2007 (19 years ago) £250,000

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 ARNOLD ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JS £361,000 05/09/2025 Semi-detached
165 STANWAY ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JQ £437,000 11/07/2025 Semi-detached
38 CORNBURY GROVE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 1JG £352,000 14/02/2025 Semi-detached
241 RALPH ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3LE £460,000 06/12/2023 Semi-detached
3 VERSTONE ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3LA £360,000 29/11/2023 Semi-detached
119 STANWAY ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JQ £420,000 17/11/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 126 RALPH ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JZ £465,000 28/09/2023 Terraced
17 ASHWELL DRIVE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3LR £312,500 09/08/2023 Semi-detached
99 ARNOLD ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JS £425,000 14/07/2023 Semi-detached
105 CROPTHORNE ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JL £337,000 12/05/2023 Semi-detached
71 STANWAY ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JF £425,000 03/04/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 127 RALPH ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JZ £415,000 06/01/2023 Semi-detached
142 CROPTHORNE ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JJ £420,000 28/11/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 158 RALPH ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JZ £569,000 25/11/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 158 RALPH ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JZ £569,000 25/11/2022 Semi-detached
139 STANWAY ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JQ £368,000 24/11/2022 Semi-detached
70 RALPH ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JU £340,000 21/10/2022 Semi-detached
70 WELFORD ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3HU £365,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
131 CROPTHORNE ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JL £470,000 30/08/2022 Semi-detached
158 STANWAY ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JH £426,000 01/08/2022 Semi-detached
9 ASHWELL DRIVE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3LR £342,000 30/06/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 150 RALPH ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JZ £325,000 08/06/2022 Terraced
77 STANWAY ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JF £433,000 30/05/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 134 RALPH ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JZ £467,500 28/04/2022 Semi-detached
132 CROPTHORNE ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JJ £465,000 07/04/2022 Semi-detached
36 STANWAY ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JE £345,000 05/04/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 131 RALPH ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JZ £475,000 15/02/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 146 RALPH ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3JZ £332,000 19/11/2021 Terraced

Street average: £452,188 (8 sales)

Area average: £393,175 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 12%
10y growth 36.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Solihull. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 2.9%
5y (index) 13.5%
10y (index) 49.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Solihull. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,134/mo
Realistic £1,260/mo
Optimistic £1,386/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Solihull.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Solihull: £1,371/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Solihull Rd / Thornyfield Rd 0.3 miles
Bus stop Solihull Rd / Stanway Rd 0.3 miles
Shop Lifestyle Express 0.4 miles
Shop The Hair Company 0.4 miles
Train station Solihull 1.3 miles
Train station Shirley 1.4 miles
University University of Birmingham School of Dentistry 4.6 miles
University Birmingham City University, Bournville Campus 5.0 miles
Hospital Brian Oliver Centre 5.0 miles
Hospital Bromsgove Private Hospital 9.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Shoplifting 69
Violence and sexual offences 58
Vehicle crime 23
Anti-social behaviour 12
Other theft 9
Burglary 7
Drugs 7
Criminal damage and arson 6
Public order 6
Other crime 4
Possession of weapons 3
Robbery 3
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 208

Within 1 mile during May 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
Streetsbrook Infant and Early Years Academy Primary 0.1 miles Good — 16 Feb 2023
Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 22 Sep 2022
Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James Primary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 3 Jan 2018
Sharmans Cross Junior School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 27 Apr 2012
Haslucks Green School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 4 Sep 2014

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 0.21%
Max investor price (0.8%) £157,500
Target investor price (1%) £126,000
  • 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).