# 3 bedroom house for sale (B37 5JD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 34 KETTLEWELL WAY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B37 5JD | | Price | £185,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £194,000 Sep 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 24/05/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £1,097/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,500 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7037-9025-3200-0835-7222) ## Description ***NO UPWARD CHAIN - THREE BEDROOMS - CONSERVATORY*** Oakmans are delighted to offer this three bedroom semi detached property for sale. Offered with no upward chain the property is a fantastic opportunity for investment or for someone to add their own touch. Situated conveniently for transport links and local amenities. The property comprises, entrance porch and hallway, spacious living room, further dining room and fitted kitchen. Additionally the property benefits from a good size conservatory. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and wet room. Along with driveway, garage and private rear garden. Call Oakmans today to arrange your viewing. We have been advised by the owner that the property is Freehold and the council tax is band is B. Please note this should be verified by your Solicitors and Oakmans Estate Agents cannot be held responsible if the information is incorrect. ## Property Photos - ![IMG_9425-Edit.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238057) - IMG_9425-Edit.jpg - ![IMG_9293.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238058) - IMG_9293.jpg - ![IMG_9296.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238059) - IMG_9296.jpg - ![IMG_9299.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238060) - IMG_9299.jpg - ![IMG_9301.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238061) - IMG_9301.jpg - ![IMG_9302.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238062) - IMG_9302.jpg - ![IMG_9307.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238063) - IMG_9307.jpg - ![IMG_9321.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238064) - IMG_9321.jpg - ![IMG_9324.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238065) - IMG_9324.jpg - ![IMG_9326.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238066) - IMG_9326.jpg - ![IMG_9331.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238067) - IMG_9331.jpg - ![IMG_9334.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238068) - IMG_9334.jpg - ![IMG_9337.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238069) - IMG_9337.jpg - ![IMG_9340.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238070) - IMG_9340.jpg - ![IMG_9343.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238071) - IMG_9343.jpg - ![IMG_9346.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238073) - IMG_9346.jpg - ![IMG_9349.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238075) - IMG_9349.jpg - ![IMG_9382.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238078) - IMG_9382.jpg - ![IMG_9386.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238079) - IMG_9386.jpg - ![IMG_9384.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238082) - IMG_9384.jpg - ![IMG_9371.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238084) - IMG_9371.jpg - ![IMG_9375.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238085) - IMG_9375.jpg - ![IMG_9388.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238087) - IMG_9388.jpg - ![IMG_9394.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238089) - IMG_9394.jpg - ![IMG_9398.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238091) - IMG_9398.jpg - ![IMG_9412.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238094) - IMG_9412.jpg - ![IMG_9418.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238096) - IMG_9418.jpg - ![IMG_9366-Edit.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238098) - IMG_9366-Edit.jpg - ![IMG_9354-Edit.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238101) - IMG_9354-Edit.jpg ## Floorplans - ![34 Kettlewell Way.jpg](/listings/photos/135797174/238103) - 34 Kettlewell Way.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/135797174/238106) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #14052466 - **Address:** 34 Kettlewell Way, BIRMINGHAM, B37 5JD - **Certificate Issued:** 29/03/2020 - **Work Completed:** 19/03/2020 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 34 KETTLEWELL WAY, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 5JD | £194,000 | 01/09/2023 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 22 KETTLEWELL WAY, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 5JD | £215,000 | 08/11/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 12 KETTLEWELL WAY, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 5JD | £6,750 | 28/09/2022 | Other | | [Same street] 19 KETTLEWELL WAY, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 5JD | £225,000 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 18 KETTLEWELL WAY, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 5JD | £218,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 36 KETTLEWELL WAY, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B37 5JD | £200,000 | 24/06/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £172,950 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £1,690,171 (4 Other, B37, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -89.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Solihull). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,133/mo - **Realistic:** £1,259/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,385/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 Terraced House, Arderne Drive, B37 | £1,050/mo | 3 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Chapelhouse Road, B37 | £1,390/mo | 3 | 0.22 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,220/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.66% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £152,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £122,000 *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 £1,220/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 12.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £344/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7.7% *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:** £2,403/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **10y growth:** -83.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Solihull; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.4% - **5y growth (index):** 10.6% - **10y growth (index):** 44.7% ## 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)