# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (B25 8YP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 42 STONEY LANE, BIRMINGHAM, YARDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS B25 8YP | | Price | £185,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 78 m² | | Last sold | £185,000 Feb 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 13/10/2028 - **Current heating cost:** £1,163/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £24,170 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£20) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - T2 (£400 - £900) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9050-2894-7909-9698-1965) ## Description The Property **No Onward Chain** **Freshly Refurbished** **MUST BE VIEWED** Purplebricks presents this fantastic refurbished Two Bedroom Terraced property to market in a buzzing location of Yardley. The property is immaculate and has a modern and high standard finish throughout, a real move in ready condition. White marble look tiles are throughout the whole of downstairs giving it a crisp look, upon entry is the reception room which benefits from a bay fronted window over the front patio area. A handy pantry/storage cupboard is situated underneath the stairs, the stairs are accessible from the main kitchen/dining/living area. A large area measuring 29ft! The open plan living area makes it a fantastic focal point of the home for entertaining. The space is very bright from the two sky light windows fitted in the ceiling. The fitted kitchen is kitted out with integrated appliances including fridge/freezer, oven/hob, microwave and dishwasher. To the rear of downstairs and off the kitchen is a utility area (housing the new combi boiler) with access to the private rear garden and the downstairs bathroom. The bathroom is fitted with a modern bath set with toilet and sink set, also with a heated towel rail. The bathroom keeps with the modern theme and is tiled all over. The private rear garden is very private and not overlooked, a small patio area and a lawned area make it the perfect combination. Upstairs compromises of the Two Double Bedrooms, Bedroom One benefits from having a shower en-suite again mirroring the finish of the downstairs bathroom. A great property for investment or starter home, the property is fully double glazed and gas central heating throughout. Location Located in the buzzing location of Yardley, the property is perfectly situated for walking distance of shops, bars and restaurants for activities and amenities. Also benefitting from great transport links around by either buses, railway stations or major road links with easy access to Birmingham Airport. Schooling options are in the multiples with a few being OFSTED 'Outstanding'. 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We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided. ## Property Photos - ![Living Area](/listings/photos/108935351/421663) - Living Area - ![Reception Room](/listings/photos/108935351/421665) - Reception Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/108935351/421666) - Kitchen - ![Reception Room](/listings/photos/108935351/421668) - Reception Room - ![The Property](/listings/photos/108935351/421669) - The Property - ![Garden](/listings/photos/108935351/421670) - Garden - ![Living Area](/listings/photos/108935351/421673) - Living Area - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/108935351/421675) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/108935351/421676) - Kitchen/Diner - ![Lounge / Kitchen](/listings/photos/108935351/421678) - Lounge / Kitchen - ![Downstairs Bathroom](/listings/photos/108935351/421682) - Downstairs Bathroom - ![Downstairs Bathroom](/listings/photos/108935351/421684) - Downstairs Bathroom - ![Downstairs Bathroom](/listings/photos/108935351/421687) - Downstairs Bathroom - ![Garden](/listings/photos/108935351/421690) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/108935351/421693) - Garden - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/108935351/421696) - Bedroom One - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/108935351/421699) - Bedroom One - ![En-suite](/listings/photos/108935351/421701) - En-suite - ![En-suite](/listings/photos/108935351/421705) - En-suite - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/108935351/421707) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/108935351/421710) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/108935351/421712) - Bedroom Two - ![Garden](/listings/photos/108935351/421714) - Garden - ![Rear View](/listings/photos/108935351/421715) - Rear View ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/108935351/421716) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![epc](/listings/photos/108935351/421717) - epc ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 42 STONEY LANE, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8YP | £185,000 | 28/02/2022 | Terraced | | 42 STONEY LANE, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8YP | £140,000 | 13/01/2020 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 512 HOB MOOR ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8TN | £220,000 | 27/03/2025 | Terraced | | 187 CHURCH ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8UR | £185,000 | 20/03/2025 | Terraced | | [Same street] 110 STONEY LANE, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8YP | £570,000 | 10/07/2024 | Terraced | | [Same street] 66 STONEY LANE, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8YP | £202,000 | 03/05/2024 | Terraced | | 1 TYNE GROVE, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8TP | £250,000 | 07/12/2023 | Terraced | | 21 ROCKINGHAM ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8RG | £282,000 | 23/11/2023 | Terraced | | 47 WROXTON ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 1SH | £130,000 | 11/08/2023 | Terraced | | 113 CHURCH ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8UP | £312,000 | 07/08/2023 | Terraced | | 33 ROCKINGHAM ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8RG | £100,000 | 10/02/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 124 STONEY LANE, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8YP | £365,000 | 17/01/2023 | Terraced | | 6 HYTHE GROVE, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8TW | £200,000 | 12/12/2022 | Terraced | | 242 CHURCH ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8XL | £221,500 | 23/11/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 54 STONEY LANE, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8YP | £167,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced | | 21 WROXTON ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 1SH | £175,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced | | 121 CHURCH ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8UP | £271,000 | 03/11/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 62 STONEY LANE, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8YP | £180,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced | | 4 HYTHE GROVE, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8TW | £202,000 | 26/09/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 40 STONEY LANE, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8YP | £165,000 | 15/09/2022 | Terraced | | 252 CHURCH ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8XL | £285,000 | 02/09/2022 | Terraced | | 283 CHURCH ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8XL | £335,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 86 STONEY LANE, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8YP | £270,000 | 01/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 17 ROCKINGHAM ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8RG | £190,000 | 08/07/2022 | Terraced | | 218 CHURCH ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8UT | £148,000 | 11/05/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 66 STONEY LANE, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8YP | £181,000 | 08/04/2022 | Terraced | | 204 CHURCH ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8UT | £178,000 | 31/03/2022 | Terraced | | 46 CROFT ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 1SQ | £265,000 | 22/03/2022 | Terraced | | 16 CHARMINSTER AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8RH | £290,000 | 28/02/2022 | Terraced | | 25 WROXTON ROAD, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B26 1SH | £159,672 | 18/02/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 62 STONEY LANE, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8YP | £110,000 | 25/01/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 116 STONEY LANE, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8YP | £385,000 | 06/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 2 - 4 STONEY LANE, YARDLEY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B25 8YP | £40,000 | 29/10/2021 | Other | **Street average:** £239,545 (11 sales) **Area average:** £219,959 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £221,406 (16 Terraced, B25, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -16.4% ## 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).* - **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 Flat, Little Bromwich Road, B9 | £975/mo | 2 | 0.85 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £975/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.53% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500 *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 £975/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 15.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £124/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.8% *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:** £2,372/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 44.8% - **10y growth:** 103.6% ## 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)