Let Semi-detached

96 LANGLEYS ROAD

BIRMINGHAM, SELLY OAK, WEST MIDLANDS B29 6HP

1,399 sq ft Listed 16 Jan 2024 (-928d)

£464 pcm

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# 6 bedroom semi-detached house for rent (B29 6HP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 96 LANGLEYS ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SELLY OAK, WEST MIDLANDS B29 6HP |
| Price | £464 pcm |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 130 m² |
| Last sold | £333,500 Aug 2015 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 14/08/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £962/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,540

### Recommendations
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£40)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9858-9007-7298-1527-6930)

## Description

Location:

Being located in the student area of Selly Oak, this property is ideal for University students looking to enjoy their university experience and be part of the vibrant student community of Birmingham. Bristol Road is the heart of the student zone, offering local eateries from a variety of cuisines, supermarkets, bars, pubs and leisure centres.

Facilities:

Member of Midland Landlord Accreditation Scheme

Alarm system

HMO License

Full Fire Protection

Central Heating

Double Glazing

Lounge

Open Plan Living

Plasma / LCD TV

Leather Sofas

Dining Table

Washing Machine

Dryer ( Clothes )

Microwave

Dishwasher

Fridge

Freezer

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #8280457
- **Address:** 96 Langleys Road, BIRMINGHAM, B29 6HP
- **Certificate Issued:** 18/07/2011
- **Work Completed:** 15/02/2011
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #13350147
- **Address:** 96 Langleys Road, BIRMINGHAM, B29 6HP
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/01/2019
- **Work Completed:** 20/12/2018
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 96 LANGLEYS ROAD, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6HP | £333,500 | 27/08/2015 | Semi-detached |
| 96 LANGLEYS ROAD, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6HP | £240,000 | 01/06/2007 | Semi-detached |
| 96 LANGLEYS ROAD, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6HP | £240,000 | 01/06/2007 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 32 OAK TREE LANE, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6HX | £257,000 | 23/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 19 PAVILION WAY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6TX | £411,000 | 13/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 32 OAK TREE LANE, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6HX | £240,000 | 06/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 64 OAK TREE LANE, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6HY | £235,000 | 08/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 74 OAK TREE LANE, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6HY | £355,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 PAVILION WAY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6TX | £295,000 | 19/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 55 LANGLEYS ROAD, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6HR | £380,000 | 11/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 23 PAVILION WAY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6TX | £394,000 | 31/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 926 BRISTOL ROAD, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6NB | £365,000 | 21/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 3 PAVILION WAY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6TX | £261,000 | 03/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £319,300 (10 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £276,462 (39 Semi-detached, B29, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -99.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Birmingham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £981/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,090/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,199/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Birmingham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Flat, Bristol Road, B29 | £1,380/mo | 3 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Crouch Court, B29 | £995/mo | 1 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Selly Oak, B29 | £650/mo | 1 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Bristol Road, B29 | £850/mo | 1 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Bristol Road, B29 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Bristol Road, B29 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Selly Oak, B29 | £850/mo | 1 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Dawlish Road, B29 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 0.28 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Bristol Road, B29 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 7 Bed Semi-Detached House, Selly Oak, B29 | £600/mo | 7 | 0.44 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,133/mo (10 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 256.03% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £148,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £118,800

*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 £1,188/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3072.4%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,042/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 9295.8%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). 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:** £4/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 25.7%
- **10y growth:** 58.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Birmingham; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 60.8%

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

130 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£333,500 Aug 2015

Price per m²

£4/m²

Local average

£276,462 (-99.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (13,854 of 33,755)

Street crime

457 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

En suite double bedrooms
Spacious rooms
Walking Distance To UOB
close to train station
Easy commute for Aston University & BCU
Short commute to Birmingham City Centre
Plenty of storage space
Cafes, Restaurants, Gyms, and more are all nearby

Description

The house is ideal for a group of students and is a very short walk from the University of Birmingham and the local student zone of Selly Oak, offering bars, supermarkets, leisure centres and eateries. The property is a short commute from Birmingham city centre and it's bustling night life and social scene.

Location:

Being located in the student area of Selly Oak, this property is ideal for University students looking to enjoy their university experience and be part of the vibrant student community of Birmingham. Bristol Road is the heart of the student zone, offering local eateries from a variety of cuisines, supermarkets, bars, pubs and leisure centres.

Facilities:
Member of Midland Landlord Accreditation Scheme
Alarm system
HMO License
Full Fire Protection
Central Heating
Double Glazing
Lounge
Open Plan Living
Plasma / LCD TV
Leather Sofas
Dining Table
Washing Machine
Dryer ( Clothes )
Microwave
Dishwasher
Fridge
Freezer

Listed by

Birmingham

The Property Estate Agents Ltd

Reference: 143685686

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 14/08/2023. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 15/08/2013

Expiry date: 14/08/2023 (expired)

Current heating cost: £962/year

Potential heating cost: £916/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,540

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

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 #8280457

Property Details

Street: 96 Langleys Road

Town: BIRMINGHAM

Postcode: B29 6HP

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 18/07/2011

Work Completed: 15/02/2011

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #13350147

Property Details

Street: 96 Langleys Road

Town: BIRMINGHAM

Postcode: B29 6HP

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 14/01/2019

Work Completed: 20/12/2018

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

39% since 2007

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/08/2015 (10 years ago)	£333,500	+39%
Sold	01/06/2007 (19 years ago)	£240,000	0%
Sold	01/06/2007 (19 years ago)	£240,000	—

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
32 OAK TREE LANE, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6HX	£257,000	23/10/2025	Semi-detached
19 PAVILION WAY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6TX	£411,000	13/04/2023	Semi-detached
32 OAK TREE LANE, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6HX	£240,000	06/04/2023	Semi-detached
64 OAK TREE LANE, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6HY	£235,000	08/09/2022	Semi-detached
74 OAK TREE LANE, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6HY	£355,000	29/07/2022	Semi-detached
18 PAVILION WAY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6TX	£295,000	19/05/2022	Semi-detached
55 LANGLEYS ROAD, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6HR	£380,000	11/03/2022	Semi-detached
23 PAVILION WAY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6TX	£394,000	31/01/2022	Semi-detached
926 BRISTOL ROAD, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6NB	£365,000	21/12/2021	Semi-detached
3 PAVILION WAY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 6TX	£261,000	03/09/2021	Semi-detached

Area average: £319,300 (10 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 25.7%

10y growth 58.5%

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

1y (index) 1.9%

5y (index) 19.2%

10y (index) 60.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £981/mo

Realistic £1,090/mo

Optimistic £1,199/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Birmingham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Birmingham: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View B29 6HP

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	SF	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Bristol Rd / Langleys Rd	0.1 miles
Shop	Araprint	0.2 miles
Shop	BCS	0.2 miles
Train station	Selly Oak	0.5 miles
University	Birmingham City University, Bournville Campus	0.5 miles
Train station	Bournville	0.9 miles
Hospital	West Heath Hospital	2.7 miles
Hospital	Bromsgove Private Hospital	7.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	177
Shoplifting	69
Criminal damage and arson	39
Vehicle crime	37
Public order	32
Burglary	28
Other theft	19
Robbery	14
Drugs	11
Anti-social behaviour	10
Other crime	9
Possession of weapons	8
Bicycle theft	2
Theft from the person	2
Total incidents	457

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
Selly Oak Trust School	Other	0.2 miles	Good — 29 Jun 2017
St Mary's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 1 Feb 2012
Fircroft College of Adult Education	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
The University of Birmingham School	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 5 Jun 2018
Cherry Oak School	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 17 Apr 2024

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
3 Bed Flat, Bristol Road, B29	£1,380/mo	3	0.11 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Crouch Court, B29	£995/mo	1	0.12 miles	OpenRent
Studio Flat, Selly Oak, B29	£650/mo	1	0.21 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Bristol Road, B29	£850/mo	1	0.26 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Flat, Bristol Road, B29	£1,500/mo	3	0.26 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Flat, Bristol Road, B29	£1,500/mo	3	0.26 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Selly Oak, B29	£850/mo	1	0.27 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Flat, Dawlish Road, B29	£1,500/mo	3	0.28 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Flat, Bristol Road, B29	£1,500/mo	3	0.32 miles	OpenRent
7 Bed Semi-Detached House, Selly Oak, B29	£600/mo	7	0.44 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,133/mo (10 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 256.03%

Max investor price (0.8%) £148,500

Target investor price (1%) £118,800

Gross yield 3072.4%

Monthly cashflow £1,042/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 9295.8%

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).
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).