Let Semi-detached

68 DURLEY DEAN ROAD

BIRMINGHAM, SELLY OAK, WEST MIDLANDS B29 6RZ

3 beds 721 sq ft Listed 10 Aug 2012 (-5034d)

£695 pcm

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

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 68 DURLEY DEAN ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SELLY OAK, WEST MIDLANDS B29 6RZ |
| Price | £695 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 67 m² |
| Last sold | £158,000 Mar 2017 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £809/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £30,995

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£20)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- X (£1,500)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)
- V (£1,500 - £4,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8312-6425-9190-7843-7996)

## Description

Comprises of porch, hallway, lounge, kitchen (inc. oven & hob), lean-to utility area, 2 double bedrooms, nursery and upstairs family bathroom. Outside the property comprises of front driveway (2 cars) and rear gardens. Other benefits include central heating and double glazing throughout.

* Close to Selly Oak centre.

* Close to University and Hospital links.

**Property Restrictions**

Pets considered

No Smokers

No Housing Benefit

**DEPOSIT REQUIRED £1042.50 **

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991

The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose.  A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor.  References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller.  The Agent has not had sight of the title documents.  A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor.  Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars.  They may however be available by separate negotiation.  Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.

## Property Photos

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- ![EPC](/listings/photos/38942516/508559) - EPC

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #3913025
- **Address:** 68 Durley Dean Road, BIRMINGHAM, B29 6RZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 24/07/2006
- **Work Completed:** 07/07/2006
- **Items:** 17 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £977/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,086/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,195/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Birmingham (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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Weoley Avenue, B29 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Reservoir Road, B29 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Rachel Gardens, B29 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.45 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Selly Oak, B29 | £1,365/mo | 3 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,266/mo (4 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,250/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 2158.3%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,097/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6532.9%

*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:** £10/m²

## 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

67 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,756 of 33,755)

Street crime

438 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

LARGE 3 BED SEMI DETACHED PROPERTY OFFERING OFF ROAD PARKING. FLEXIBLE FURNITURE ARRANGMENTSWell situated residence within close proximity to hospital and university benefits from excellent links to city destinations

Comprises of porch, hallway, lounge, kitchen (inc. oven & hob), lean-to utility area, 2 double bedrooms, nursery and upstairs family bathroom. Outside the property comprises of front driveway (2 cars) and rear gardens. Other benefits include central heating and double glazing throughout.

* Close to Selly Oak centre.
* Close to University and Hospital links.

Property Restrictions

Pets considered
No Smokers
No Housing Benefit

DEPOSIT REQUIRED £1042.50

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.

Listed by

Barnt Green

Oulsnam

Reference: 38942516

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 17/05/2012

Current heating cost: £809/year

Potential heating cost: £498/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £30,995

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

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
High performance external doors (£1,500)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)
Wind turbine (£1,500 - £4,000)

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 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #3913025

Property Details

Street: 68 Durley Dean Road

Town: BIRMINGHAM

Postcode: B29 6RZ

Installation Details

Items: 17 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 24/07/2006

Work Completed: 07/07/2006

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.

Rental Range

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

Low £977/mo

Realistic £1,086/mo

Optimistic £1,195/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Birmingham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Birmingham: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Weoley Ave / Woolacombe Lodge Rd	0.1 miles
Shop	Stak	0.1 miles
Shop	SMS	0.1 miles
Train station	Selly Oak	0.8 miles
Train station	University	1.0 miles
University	University of Birmingham School of Dentistry	1.8 miles
University	BIMM University Birmingham	3.8 miles
Hospital	Bromsgove Private Hospital	7.9 miles
Hospital	Brian Oliver Centre	9.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	161
Shoplifting	53
Vehicle crime	47
Criminal damage and arson	38
Burglary	34
Public order	34
Other theft	24
Drugs	12
Anti-social behaviour	9
Other crime	8
Robbery	8
Possession of weapons	5
Theft from the person	4
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	438

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Water Mill Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 11 Jul 2022
The University of Birmingham School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 5 Jun 2018
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 29 Feb 2016
St Mary's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 1 Feb 2012
Cherry Oak School	Other	0.5 miles	Good — 17 Apr 2024

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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Weoley Avenue, B29	£1,200/mo	3	0.12 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Reservoir Road, B29	£1,300/mo	3	0.43 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Rachel Gardens, B29	£1,200/mo	3	0.45 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Flat, Selly Oak, B29	£1,365/mo	3	0.57 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,266/mo (4 listings)