# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (B15 3BA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 20, CLAREMONT VIEW, 11, CLAREMONT GARDENS, BIRMINGHAM, EDGBASTON, WEST MIDLANDS B15 3BA | | Price | £349,950 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Floor area | 72 m² | | Last sold | £360,000 Dec 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** B - **Current heating cost:** £226/year [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9390-3841-0020-2902-1445) ## Description **** **** A spacious second floor two bedroom and two bathroom apartment within a newly built high specification development situated in prime Edgbaston. Two allocated parking spaces with EV charger. Situation Norfolk Road is located within the prime residential area of Edgbaston, some two and a half miles to the west of Birmingham City Centre. Harborne's bustling High Street is approximately a mile away and offers an array of local shops, supermarkets, coffee shops, pubs and restaurants. Description 20 Claremont View forms part of the highly successful 'Beaumont' development by renowned developer, Spitfire Homes. Set in the grounds of a handsome Italianate style villa dating from the late 1800's, Claremont View is a newly built four storey block containing 26 luxury apartments. Number 20 is located on the second floor, accessed via a communal entrance hall with lift access. The apartment is finished to an excellent standard with high specification finishes and features throughout including an individually designed bespoke kitchen, Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware in the bathrooms, bespoke fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, contemporary black nickel switches and sockets, stylish five panel internal doors with polished chrome door furniture, under floor heating throughout. Accommodation The property is entered via a spacious entrance hall with ceramic tiled floor, touch screen video entry system, two large storage cupboards with hanging rails. The open-plan kitchen/living space is generously proportioned and has ceramic tiled flooring, bespoke fitted kitchen with dark Teal coloured base and wall units and contrasting Quartz worktops. Integrated appliances include fridge/freezer, slimline dishwasher, washer/dryer, 4 ring gas hob, electric oven and combination microwave oven. There is a living area, ample space for a dining table, and a door opening onto the balcony. Both bedrooms are good-sized double rooms, with the main bedroom having fitted wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors, and a stylish en suite shower room with ceramic tiled floor and walls, oversized shower enclosure, WC, wash basin, large mirrored medicine cabinet, chrome heated towel radiator. The second bedroom is served by a separate bathroom, having ceramic tiled floor and walls, bath with shower over, WC, wash basin, large mirrored medicine cabinet, chrome heated towel radiator. General Information Car Parking: There is an allocated parking space with electric car charger. Builders' Warranty: Balance of 10 year NHBC warranty. Lease and Service Charge: Lease term of 999 years from 1st January 2022. Service charge currently £1,848.70 per annum. Calthorpe Estate Scheme Charge approximately £70 per annum. Council Tax: Band C. Published March 2023  **** **** Estate agents operating in the UK are required to conduct Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks in compliance with the regulations set forth by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for all property transactions. It is mandatory for both buyers and sellers to successfully complete these checks before any property transaction can proceed. Our estate agency uses Coadjute's Assured Compliance service to facilitate the AML checks. A fee will be charged for each individual AML check conducted.  ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167608880/282362) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167608880/282364) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167608880/282365) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167608880/282366) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167608880/282368) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167608880/282370) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167608880/282372) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167608880/282374) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167608880/282376) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167608880/282378) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167608880/282380) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167608880/282382) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167608880/282384) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167608880/282386) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167608880/282388) ## Floorplans - ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/167608880/282389) - Floor Plan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/167608880/282391) - EPC Front Page ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | CLAREMONT VIEW, 11 FLAT 20 CLAREMONT GARDENS, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B15 3BA | £360,000 | 22/12/2022 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | THE REGENTS FLAT 3 WOODBOURNE, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B15 3PP | £500,000 | 21/03/2025 | Flat | | WOODBOURNE FLAT 69 AUGUSTUS ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B15 3PJ | £240,000 | 02/10/2023 | Flat | | ELMHURST, 5A FLAT 12 NORFOLK ROAD, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B15 3PR | £345,000 | 14/04/2023 | Flat | | WOODBOURNE FLAT 3 AUGUSTUS ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B15 3PH | £250,000 | 06/01/2023 | Flat | | WESTON HOUSE, 6C FLAT 3 NORFOLK ROAD, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B15 3QD | £1,125,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat | | THE REGENTS FLAT 15 WOODBOURNE, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B15 3PP | £351,000 | 19/12/2022 | Flat | | WOODBOURNE FLAT 9 AUGUSTUS ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B15 3PH | £255,000 | 08/12/2022 | Flat | | WESTON HOUSE, 6C FLAT 2 NORFOLK ROAD, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B15 3QD | £725,000 | 30/11/2022 | Flat | | WOODBOURNE FLAT 78 AUGUSTUS ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B15 3PJ | £277,000 | 17/10/2022 | Flat | | WOODBOURNE FLAT 38 AUGUSTUS ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B15 3PH | £310,000 | 14/09/2022 | Flat | | THE REGENTS FLAT 8 WOODBOURNE, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B15 3PP | £325,000 | 01/06/2022 | Flat | | WOODBOURNE FLAT 49 AUGUSTUS ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B15 3PH | £231,000 | 27/01/2022 | Flat | | STONEBURY, 5 FLAT 15 NORFOLK ROAD, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B15 3PS | £250,000 | 07/12/2021 | Flat | | STONEBURY, 5 FLAT 17 NORFOLK ROAD, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B15 3PS | £325,000 | 03/12/2021 | Flat | | WOODBOURNE FLAT 55 AUGUSTUS ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B15 3PJ | £210,000 | 30/11/2021 | Flat | | WOODBOURNE FLAT 70 AUGUSTUS ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B15 3PJ | £228,500 | 06/09/2021 | Flat | | WOODBOURNE FLAT 56 AUGUSTUS ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B15 3PJ | £255,000 | 04/06/2021 | Flat | **Area average:** £364,853 (17 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £217,286 (14 Flat, B15, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +61.1% ## 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 ## 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, Mccarthy Stone Assisted Lvg Ryland P, B15 | £2,600/mo | 2 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Stockdale Place, B15 | £1,295/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, The Lodge, B16 | £1,195/mo | 2 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Spire Court, B16 | £1,275/mo | 2 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, North Road, B17 | £1,000/mo | 2 | 0.44 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Edgbaston, B16 | £1,000/mo | 2 | 0.67 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,394/mo (6 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £154,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £123,500 *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 £1,235/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 23.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-292/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.4% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,860/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -14.3% - **10y growth:** 15.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for West Midlands Region; Flats and maisonettes series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.9% - **5y growth (index):** 7.6% - **10y growth (index):** 35.7% ## 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)