# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (B92 8RN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 125 CASTLE LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS B92 8RN | | Price | £280,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £275,000 Dec 2025 | ## Description Step into this immaculately refurbished 2-bedroom semi-detached home on Castle Lane, Solihull - a stunning property that's been thoughtfully extended and modernised, ideal for first-time buyers or downsizers seeking comfort, style, and convenience. Situated within easy reach of Solihull Town Centre, reputable local schools, and Olton Train Station. As you enter the home, you're welcomed by a neat entrance hall, complete with stairs leading to the first floor. From here, step into a bright and spacious lounge, beautifully lit by a charming feature bay window. The ground floor flows seamlessly into the heart of the home - a stylishly extended kitchen/diner, boasting modern integrated appliances, ample workspace, and cleverly hidden storage for your utility essentials. This inviting space looks out over the well-kept rear garden, creating a lovely backdrop for both casual dining and entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized double bedrooms, each offering plenty of room for wardrobes and furnishings. The first floor is completed by a contemporary family shower room. Outside, the landscaped rear garden has been designed as a tranquil retreat, featuring a large, decked area ideal for entertaining, manicured lawn, and a rear patio zone with access to the private service road. The home also benefits from side access and off-road parking for two cars at the front. Things to Know... The Property will be offered with vacant possession, and we are advised the property is of Freehold tenure. Services - The vendor advise that all mains services are connected to the property however we suggest this is confirmed by your legal representative prior to exchange of contracts. Subjective comments in these details imply the opinion of the selling agent at the time these details were prepared. Naturally the opinions of the purchasers may differ. The details are for guidance only and do not form part of the contract. It is advisable that prior to exchange of contracts purchasers walk the boundaries and ensure they are in accordance with the title plan. We also suggest Fixtures and Fittings are confirmed at the point of negotiation. Money Laundering - We have procedures in place to forestall and prevent Money Laundering. Should we be concerned that an offence is being committed we will act in accordance with the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and disclose our concerns to the National Crime Agency. Local Authority is Solihull Council with a Council Tax Band of C. Council Tax Band: C (Solihull.M.B.C) Tenure: Freehold ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87161172/407009) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87161172/407010) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87161172/407011) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87161172/407012) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87161172/407013) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87161172/407014) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87161172/407015) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87161172/407016) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87161172/407017) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87161172/407018) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87161172/407019) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87161172/407020) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87161172/407021) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87161172/407022) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87161172/407023) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/87161172/407024) - Floorplan 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #1556851 - **Address:** 125 CASTLE LANE, SOLIHULL, B92 8RN - **Certificate Issued:** 15/03/2004 - **Work Completed:** 02/03/2004 - **Items:** 2 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 125 CASTLE LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8RN | £275,000 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 125 CASTLE LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8RN | £222,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 125 CASTLE LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8RN | £195,000 | 23/10/2017 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 43 SUMMERFIELD ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8QB | £275,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 123 SUMMERFIELD ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8PZ | £340,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 46D BRACKLEYS WAY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8QQ | £299,000 | 08/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 16 DENE COURT ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8DL | £310,000 | 29/08/2025 | Semi-detached | | 57 ARUNDEL CRESCENT, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8RQ | £376,000 | 23/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 43 ARUNDEL CRESCENT, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8RQ | £320,000 | 09/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 23 BROADWELL ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8QH | £267,000 | 11/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 43 SUMMERFIELD ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8QB | £285,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 45 GREYFORT CRESCENT, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8DN | £325,000 | 08/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 82 LYNDON ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 7RQ | £475,000 | 04/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 4 BABLAKE CROFT, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8RP | £225,000 | 24/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 25 THE DELL, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8RJ | £400,000 | 25/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 96 CASTLE LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8RN | £265,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 80 SUMMERFIELD ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8PZ | £250,000 | 27/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 46G BRACKLEYS WAY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8QQ | £270,000 | 23/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 11 BABLAKE CROFT, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8RP | £421,500 | 11/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 8 GREYFORT CRESCENT, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8DW | £408,200 | 21/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 51 KIMBERLEY ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8PX | £367,000 | 14/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 153 CASTLE LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8RW | £367,500 | 12/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 3 KNIGHTSBRIDGE ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8RL | £346,000 | 06/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 87 DENE COURT ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8DQ | £355,000 | 28/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 141 CASTLE LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8RN | £302,000 | 19/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 114 CASTLE LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 8RN | £300,000 | 29/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £289,000 (3 sales) **Area average:** £334,110 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £336,796 (61 Semi-detached, B92, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -16.9% ## 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 Solihull (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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Flat, Bromford Mere, B92 | £950/mo | 2 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £950/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.34% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £95,000 *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 £950/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 24.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-273/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 20.8% - **10y growth:** 46.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Solihull; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.7% - **5y growth (index):** 13.3% - **10y growth (index):** 50.1% ## 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)