18 BILBERRY CRESCENT
SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDLANDS B76 1SL
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
59 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1976-1982
Last sold
£242,500 Aug 2025
Price per m²
£3,898/m²
Local average
£281,462 (-18.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (30,450 of 33,755)
Street crime
173 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- SOLD WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN
- OPEN ASPECT FIELDSIDE VIEWS
- DRIVEWAY PARKING FOR TWO CARS
- TWO BEDROOMS
- TWO BATHROOMS
- SPACIOUS LOUNGE
- KITCHEN DINING ROOM
- PRIVATE GARDEN
- COVETED RESIDENTIAL LOCATION
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Set in a quiet cul-de-sac, with private parking for two vehicles, the home opens into a welcoming and spacious lounge that flows seamlessly into a contemporary kitchen-diner. Perfect for entertaining or family living, the dining area features double doors opening onto a private rear garden, ideal for alfresco dining or peaceful outdoor relaxation.
Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized double bedrooms, both benefitting from fitted double wardrobes. The master bedroom boasts an en-suite shower room, while the second bedroom is serviced by a stylish and well-appointed family bathroom.
This home is perfectly suited to professionals, small families, or downsizers seeking low-maintenance living in a tranquil yet well-connected location.
Bilberry Crescent is renowned for its proximity to excellent local schools, convenient access to shops and amenities, and scenic walking routes right on the doorstep.A rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey property in such a desirable position—early viewing is highly recommended.
Listed by
Walmley
Paul Carr
Reference: 162226478
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 11/03/2019
Expiry date: 10/03/2029
Current heating cost: £430/year
Potential heating cost: £354/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,568
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£45)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 2
Risk: In flood risk area
Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #12734144
Property Details
Street: 18 Bilberry Crescent
Town: SUTTON COLDFIELD
Postcode: B76 1SL
Installation Details
Items: 6 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 01/01/2018
Work Completed: 02/12/2017
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
217% since 1999
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 13/08/2025 (11 months ago) | £242,500 | +61.7% |
| Sold | 18/12/2009 (16 years ago) | £150,000 | +57.9% |
| Sold | 08/09/2000 (25 years ago) | £95,000 | +24.3% |
| Sold | 05/03/1999 (27 years ago) | £76,427 | — |
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 CORNFIELD CROFT, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 1SN | £327,000 | 14/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 56 ARGUS CLOSE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 2TG | £171,500 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 27 GANNAHS FARM CLOSE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 2TF | £217,500 | 21/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 25 CARTERS CLOSE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 2TE | £163,500 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 19 JUNIPER CLOSE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 1SR | £281,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 414 WALMLEY ROAD, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 1PE | £320,000 | 22/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 ARGUS CLOSE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 2TG | £201,000 | 20/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 ARGUS CLOSE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 2TG | £163,000 | 22/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 ARGUS CLOSE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 2TG | £250,000 | 14/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 ARGUS CLOSE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 2TG | £173,000 | 01/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 442 WALMLEY ROAD, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 1PD | £283,500 | 11/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 GANNAHS FARM CLOSE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 2TF | £230,000 | 27/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 17 GANNAHS FARM CLOSE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 2TF | £270,000 | 17/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 1 GANNAHS FARM CLOSE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 2TF | £165,000 | 29/10/2021 | Terraced |
| 32 ARGUS CLOSE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 2TG | £158,000 | 23/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 7 CORNFIELD CROFT, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 1SN | £265,000 | 07/09/2021 | Terraced |
Area average: £227,438 (16 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: Terraced. As of April 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: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Walmley Rd / Sir Alfreds Way | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Eleanor Leonard | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Mandy's Barbers | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Sutton Coldfield | 1.2 miles |
| Train station | Wylde Green | 1.4 miles |
| University | Maryvale Institute | 3.8 miles |
| Hospital | Brian Oliver Centre | 6.2 miles |
| University | BIMM University Birmingham | 6.4 miles |
| Hospital | Samuel Johnson Community Hospital | 9.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 |
| Shoplifting | 24 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Total incidents | 173 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 16 May 2013 |
| The Royal Sutton School | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Good — 21 Jan 2024 |
| Fairfax | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Good — 16 Jun 2024 |
| Hollyfield Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 28 May 2013 |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Good — 13 May 2016 |
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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).