# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (B31 2XF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Apartment 125, Longbridge, B31, B31 2XF | | Price | £225,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | TBC | | Last sold | £260,000 | ## Description This beautifully presented, contemporary first floor apartment in the popular North Works development hosts two double bedrooms, an open plan kitchen/dining room/living room, integral kitchen appliances, fitted bathroom and ensuite shower room, an MVHR system, a resident parking space and prime positioning for amenities. Approaching the property there is fob access at the side of the building with a partially covered carpark at the rear. Entering the apartment there is a hall giving immediate access to the utility/storage cupboard, giving plenty of storage space while allowing use of the fitted washer/dryer, water cylinder and MVHR panel. The open plan kitchen/living room/dining room is spacious, presenting a fitted kitchen with ample counterspace and an integral Indesit fridge, freezer, electric oven, electric hob, dishwasher, cooking fume extractor hood and sink with drain. There is also space for multiple suites and a large dining table and chairs. The karndean wooden flooring helps to create a versatile living space which is supplemented by a private balcony accessed through a single French door. Bedroom One is a large double bedroom with newly fitted cream carpets and an en-suite shower room presenting a washbasin, WC and walk in shower, completed with light clay tiling. Bedroom Two is similarly a large double with newly fitted cream carpets. The bathroom is generous and fitted with a WC, washbasin and bath/mixer shower with the room finished in light clay tiling. The apartment is completed by an MVHR system providing ventilation and heat through ceiling fans. Situated on the popular North Works development in Longbridge, this property is a short walk from Longbridge Retail Park and various amenities such as desirable schooling, shops, supermarkets and entertainment with bowling and cinema at Birmingham Great Park and vast outdoor spaces such as The Lickey Hills and Cofton Park. The block also hosts a rooftop terrace for residents of the block, perfect for social gatherings or exercising. Estate Agents are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those buying a property. We have partnered with a third party supplier to undertake these who will contact you once you have had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks is £99 + VAT per buyer and this is a non-refundable fee. These charges cover the cost of obtaining relevant data, any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid and the checks completed in advance of the issuing of a memorandum of sale on the property you would like to buy. No statement in these details is to be relied upon as representation of fact, and purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the statements contained within. These details do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. AP Morgan and their employees and agents do not have any authority to give any warranty or representation whatsoever in respect of this property. These details and all statements herein are provided without any responsibility on the part of AP Morgan or the vendors. Equipment: AP Morgan has not tested the equipment or central heating system mentioned in these particulars and the purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the working order and condition. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | | £260,000 | 01/01/2020 | — | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 ASCOT WAY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2BW | £212,000 | 20/01/2026 | Flat | | 11 ASCOT WAY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2BW | £230,000 | 17/11/2025 | Flat | | 2 APARTMENT 216 AUSTIN WAY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2GF | £260,000 | 05/07/2024 | Flat | | 2 APARTMENT 320 AUSTIN WAY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2GG | £260,000 | 08/12/2023 | Flat | | 2 APARTMENT 238 AUSTIN WAY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2GF | £260,000 | 07/12/2023 | Flat | | 2 APARTMENT 261 AUSTIN WAY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2GF | £260,000 | 03/10/2023 | Flat | | 2 APARTMENT 251 AUSTIN WAY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2GF | £260,000 | 17/08/2023 | Flat | | 15 APARTMENT 5 AMBASSADOR AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2GZ | £209,000 | 20/07/2023 | Flat | | 2 APARTMENT 232 AUSTIN WAY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2GF | £260,000 | 16/06/2023 | Flat | | 2 APARTMENT G5 AUSTIN WAY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2FZ | £320,000 | 30/03/2023 | Flat | | 2 APARTMENT 170 AUSTIN WAY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2GE | £260,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat | | 25 ASCOT WAY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2BW | £214,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat | | 29 ASCOT WAY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2BW | £216,000 | 19/12/2022 | Flat | | 3 APARTMENT 3 AMBASSADOR AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2GZ | £165,000 | 19/12/2022 | Flat | | 13 APARTMENT 2 ASCOT WAY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2BW | £186,000 | 15/12/2022 | Flat | | 15 APARTMENT 9 AMBASSADOR AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2GZ | £165,000 | 02/12/2022 | Flat | | 2 APARTMENT 209 AUSTIN WAY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2GF | £320,000 | 11/11/2022 | Flat | | 3 APARTMENT 1 ASCOT WAY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2BW | £143,000 | 04/10/2022 | Flat | | 2 APARTMENT 260 AUSTIN WAY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2GF | £310,000 | 02/09/2022 | Flat | | 2 APARTMENT 172 AUSTIN WAY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2GE | £212,000 | 30/06/2022 | Flat | **Area average:** £236,100 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £130,836 (32 Flat, B31, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +72% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (West Midlands). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £868/mo - **Realistic:** £964/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,060/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Birmingham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £748/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £120,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £96,400 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 21.4% - **10y growth:** 1.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for West Midlands Region; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -7.5% - **5y growth (index):** 3.2% - **10y growth (index):** 30.6% ## 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)