# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (B76 1SL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 18 BILBERRY CRESCENT, SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDLANDS B76 1SL |
| Price | £230,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 59 m² |
| Last sold | £242,500 Aug 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 10/03/2029
- **Current heating cost:** £430/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,568

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- C (£15 - £30)
- E (£45)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8109-5194-4729-4696-9713)

## Description

Offered with no onward chain for a smooth and speedy transaction, this beautifully presented two-bedroom, two-bathroom mid-terraced home is situated in the highly sought-after residential area of Bilberry Crescent, Sutton Coldfield. Enjoying an open aspect with uninterrupted views across Newhall Country Park, the property combines modern living with a scenic, semi-rural backdrop.

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.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/162226478/1299567) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Graph ](/listings/photos/162226478/1299568) - EPC Graph 

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #12734144
- **Address:** 18 Bilberry Crescent, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B76 1SL
- **Certificate Issued:** 01/01/2018
- **Work Completed:** 02/12/2017
- **Items:** 6 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 BILBERRY CRESCENT, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 1SL | £242,500 | 13/08/2025 | Terraced |
| 18 BILBERRY CRESCENT, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 1SL | £150,000 | 18/12/2009 | Terraced |
| 18 BILBERRY CRESCENT, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 1SL | £95,000 | 08/09/2000 | Terraced |
| 18 BILBERRY CRESCENT, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 1SL | £76,427 | 05/03/1999 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 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)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £281,462 (13 Terraced, B76, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -18.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £979/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,088/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,197/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £748/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Carters Close, B76 | £1,271/mo | 2 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,271/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.55% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £158,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £127,100

*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 £1,271/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 15.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £213/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.8%

*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:** £3,898/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 3.7%
- **10y growth:** 84.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Birmingham; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 60.2%

## 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)