# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (DY8 4DS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 5 BARRAR CLOSE, STOURBRIDGE, WEST MIDLANDS DY8 4DS | | Price | £260,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £247,500 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 08/11/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £548/year ### Recommendations - W2 (6,000) - G (450) - I (3,000) - N (6,000) - U (8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8396-3414-0029-1707-2953) ## Description This modern 3 Bedroom Semi-detached property enjoys a popular cul-de-sac location leading off Richardson Drive, convenient for a range of amenities in Wollaston Village and Sainsbury’s Local off High Street The property would make an ideal first time home and is well worth a look to fully appreciate its overall size, layout and position. With gas central heating and comprising: Reception Hall, Guest Cloakroom, Kitchen, Lounge, Landing, 3 Bedrooms (Bedroom 1 with En-Suite) and Bathroom. The property further benefits from Driveway parking. AVAILABLE WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN. VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. EPC - D Tenure: Freehold. Construction: Brick with pitched tiled roof. Services: All main services are connected. Broadband/Mobile Coverage: visit: Tax Band: C In accordance with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, we are legally required to carry out anti-money laundering (AML) checks on all individuals purchasing a property. In line with HMRC guidelines, our trusted partner, Coadjute, will securely manage these checks to include PEP and Sanctions checks, biometric ID verification and verification of the source of purchase funds, on our behalf. Once an offer is agreed, Coadjute will send a secure link for you to complete the biometric checks electronically. A non-refundable fee of £45 plus VAT will be charged (per individually named purchaser, including parties gifting deposits) for each AML check conducted, and Coadjute will handle the payment for this service. These (AML) checks must be completed before the property is marked as subject to contract and prior to issuing the memorandum of sale to the solicitors, to confirm the sale. Please contact the office if you have any questions in relation to this. ## Property Photos - ![FRONT](/listings/photos/161965253/1140448) - FRONT - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/161965253/1140449) - LOUNGE - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/161965253/1140450) - LOUNGE - ![GUEST CLOAKROOM](/listings/photos/161965253/1140451) - GUEST CLOAKROOM - ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/161965253/1140452) - KITCHEN - ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/161965253/1140453) - KITCHEN - ![BEDROOM 1](/listings/photos/161965253/1140454) - BEDROOM 1 - ![BEDROOM 1](/listings/photos/161965253/1140455) - BEDROOM 1 - ![BEDROOM 1](/listings/photos/161965253/1140456) - BEDROOM 1 - ![BEDROOM 1 EN-SUITE](/listings/photos/161965253/1140457) - BEDROOM 1 EN-SUITE - ![BEDROOM 2](/listings/photos/161965253/1140458) - BEDROOM 2 - ![BEDROOM 2](/listings/photos/161965253/1140459) - BEDROOM 2 - ![BEDROOM 2](/listings/photos/161965253/1140460) - BEDROOM 2 - ![BEDROOM 3](/listings/photos/161965253/1140461) - BEDROOM 3 - ![BATHROOM](/listings/photos/161965253/1140462) - BATHROOM - ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/161965253/1140463) - REAR GARDEN - ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/161965253/1140464) - REAR GARDEN - ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/161965253/1140465) - REAR GARDEN - ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/161965253/1140466) - REAR GARDEN - ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/161965253/1140467) - REAR GARDEN - ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/161965253/1140468) - REAR GARDEN - ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/161965253/1140469) - REAR GARDEN - ![FRONT](/listings/photos/161965253/1140470) - FRONT ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/161965253/1140471) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/161965253/1140472) - Energy Performance Certificate ## FENSA Certificates This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #4423933 - **Address:** 5 Barrar Close, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 4DS - **Certificate Issued:** 19/02/2007 - **Work Completed:** 19/01/2007 - **Items:** 5 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #4097563 - **Address:** 5 Barrar Close, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 4DS - **Certificate Issued:** 02/10/2006 - **Work Completed:** 21/09/2006 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #13937717 - **Address:** 5 Barrar Close, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 4DS - **Certificate Issued:** 15/01/2020 - **Work Completed:** 23/12/2019 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 5 BARRAR CLOSE, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4DS | £247,500 | 06/03/2026 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 21 KINGSWAY, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4SU | £225,000 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 35 DIAMOND PARK DRIVE, WORDSLEY, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4YB | £228,000 | 07/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 84 RICHMOND GROVE, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4SF | £310,000 | 04/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 2 BUTTERFLY MEWS, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4BY | £240,000 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 71 PLATTS CRESCENT, AMBLECOTE, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4YY | £264,500 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 43 RICHMOND GROVE, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4SE | £320,000 | 05/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 7 BARRAR CLOSE, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4DS | £255,000 | 06/01/2023 | Semi-detached | | 71 PLATTS CRESCENT, AMBLECOTE, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4YY | £172,500 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 81 RIVERSLEIGH DRIVE, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4YQ | £188,500 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | GRAMARYE JUNCTION ROAD, AUDNAM, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4YJ | £197,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 THE JUNCTION, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4YD | £150,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 61 PLATTS CRESCENT, AMBLECOTE, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4YU | £193,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 42 MARINE CRESCENT, WORDSLEY, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4XH | £240,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 60 RICHARDSON DRIVE, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4DW | £220,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 121 RICHARDSON DRIVE, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4DN | £254,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 5 RICHMOND GROVE, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4SE | £325,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 67 RICHMOND GROVE, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4SE | £330,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 21 SWEETBRIER DRIVE, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4XZ | £227,000 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 21 KELLER WALK, AMBLECOTE, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4BF | £325,100 | 07/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 17 JUNCTION ROAD, AUDNAM, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4YJ | £172,500 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 12 DIAMOND PARK DRIVE, WORDSLEY, STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4YB | £243,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £255,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £241,255 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £260,333 (69 Semi-detached, DY8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -0.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Dudley). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £764/mo - **Realistic:** £849/mo - **Optimistic:** £934/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/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, Jardine Road, DY8 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,250/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.48% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £125,000 *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 £1,250/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 17.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £76/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.2% *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:** £3,881/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 4.7% - **10y growth:** 46% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Dudley; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.1% - **5y growth (index):** 26.2% - **10y growth (index):** 69.8% ## 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)