# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (B14 4LN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 297 PRINCE OF WALES LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B14 4LN | | Price | £255,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £253,000 Dec 2022 | ## Description **** **** The property is set back from the road behind a block paved driveway providing off road parking extending to side gate access and storm porch with UPVC double glazed door leading into   **Entrance** **Hallway** **** With ceiling light point, radiator, coving to ceiling, stairs leading to the first floor accommodation, double glazed windows to front, obscure windows to lounge and doors leading off to   **Lounge** **Area** **17' 0" x 9' 10" (5.2m x 3.0m)** With double glazed sliding patio doors leading into conservatory, ceiling light point, radiator, wall lighting, gas fireplace with marble hearth and decorative surround and archway leading through to   **Dining** **Area** **** **9' 6" x 7' 10" (2.9m x 2.4m)** With double glazed window to rear elevation, radiator, ceiling light point and door leading into   **Kitchen** **10' 5" x 6' 6" (3.2m x 2.0m)** Being fitted with a range of wall, drawer and base units with laminate work surfaces, sink and drainer unit, tiling to splashback areas, gas cooker, fridge freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine, radiator, ceiling light point, useful pantry, under-stairs storage cupboard, double glazed window to side and UPVC obscure double glazed door to side  **Conservatory** **** **9' 10" x 8' 10" (3.0m x 2.7m)** With double glazed windows, polycarbonate roof, wall lighting and double glazed French doors leading out to the rear garden   **Accommodation** **on** **the** **First** **Floor** ****   **Landing** **** **** With obscure double glazed window to front elevation, coving to ceiling, loft access, ceiling light points and doors leading off to   **Bedroom** **One** **to** **Rear** **12' 9" x 7' 10" (3.9m x 2.4m)** With double glazed window to rear elevation, coving to ceiling, radiator, ceiling light point and a range of built-in wardrobes with vanity area  **Bedroom** **Two** **to** **Front** **** **10' 5" x 8' 10" (3.2m x 2.7m)** With double glazed window to front elevation, radiator, ceiling light point and useful over-stairs storage cupboard   **Bedroom** **Three** **to** **Rear** **8' 2" x 6' 6" (2.5m x 2.0m)** With double glazed window to rear elevation, radiator and ceiling light point  **Family** **Bathroom** **7' 6" x 4' 11" (2.3m x 1.5m)** Being fitted with a three piece suite comprising; panelled bath with shower over, low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin, obscure double glazed window to side, tiling to walls, radiator, ceiling light point, electric wall heater and useful airing cupboard   **Low** **Maintenance** **Rear** **Garden** **** **** Being paved with mature shrub borders and fencing to boundaries   **Tenure** **** **** We are advised by the vendor that the property is freehold, but are awaiting confirmation from the vendor's solicitor. We would strongly advise all interested parties to obtain verification through their own solicitor or legal representative. EPC supplied by Nigel Hodges. Current council tax band - C  **** **** PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT: SMART HOMES have not tested any equipment, fixtures, fittings or services mentioned and do not by these Particulars or otherwise verify or warrant that they are in working order. All measurements listed are given as an approximate guide and must be carefully checked by and verified by any Prospective Purchaser. These particulars form no part of any sale contract. Any Prospective Purchaser should obtain verification of all legal and factual matters and information from their Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Surveyors as appropriate.   ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/126349289/369883) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/126349289/369884) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/126349289/369885) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/126349289/369886) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/126349289/369887) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/126349289/369888) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/126349289/369889) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/126349289/369890) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/126349289/369891) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/126349289/369893) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/126349289/369899) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/126349289/369901) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/126349289/369907) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/126349289/369908) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/126349289/369914) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/126349289/369918) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/126349289/369920) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #98470 - **Address:** 297 PRINCE OF WALES LANE, BIRMINGHAM, B14 4LN - **Certificate Issued:** 15/10/2002 - **Work Completed:** 19/08/2002 - **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 297 PRINCE OF WALES LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4LN | £253,000 | 16/12/2022 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 295 PRINCE OF WALES LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4LN | £26,170 | 06/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 293 PRINCE OF WALES LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4LN | £270,000 | 28/10/2025 | Semi-detached | | 36 HYTALL ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NF | £326,000 | 07/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | 17 GORLESTON ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4NR | £185,000 | 26/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | 563 PETERBROOK ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1HS | £239,000 | 24/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 23 WESTFIELD AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4PN | £200,000 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 14 MORTIMERS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4PW | £345,000 | 16/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 292 PRINCE OF WALES LANE, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4LL | £315,000 | 21/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 32 HYTALL ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NF | £320,000 | 19/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 288 PRINCE OF WALES LANE, BIRMINGHAM, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4LL | £311,000 | 09/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 32 GRAFTON ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NQ | £270,000 | 31/01/2023 | Semi-detached | | 32 GRAFTON ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NQ | £270,000 | 31/01/2023 | Semi-detached | | 15 MORTIMERS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4PW | £371,000 | 16/01/2023 | Semi-detached | | 15 GORLESTON ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4NR | £335,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 60 HYTALL ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NF | £278,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 52 GRAFTON ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NH | £235,000 | 25/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 1 GORLESTON GROVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4NS | £260,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 12 INSULL AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4PR | £265,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 27 WESTFIELD AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4PN | £285,000 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 291 PRINCE OF WALES LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4LN | £264,000 | 01/07/2022 | Terraced | | 6 INSULL AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4PR | £220,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 GRAFTON ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NG | £330,000 | 31/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 72 GORLESTON ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4NR | £240,000 | 31/05/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £186,723 (3 sales) **Area average:** £280,000 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £254,964 (37 Semi-detached, B14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +0% ## 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 Terraced House, Yardley Wood, B14 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,200/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £150,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £120,000 *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 £1,200/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 17.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £51/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.8% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 14.7% - **10y growth:** 39.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Birmingham; Semi-detached series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.8% - **5y growth (index):** 19.6% - **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)