21 FARNCOTE DRIVE
SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDLANDS B74 4QS
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
168 m²
Council tax band
F
Last sold
£665,000 May 2025
Local average
£880,476 (-20.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (30,760 of 33,755)
Street crime
51 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Three bedrooms
- En-suite bathroom
- Well appointed family bathroom
- Attractive, spacious lounge
- Substantial dining room combining garden/sitting room
- Comprehensively fitted breakfast kitchen
- Utility room with additional wc off
- Study/optional bedroom four
- Double garage
- Set in a centrally located cul-de-sac
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Set back from the roadway behind a multi-vehicular, tarmac driveway having lawn, access is gained to the property via:
DEEP CANOPY PORCH: Pvc door with double glazed inset opens to:
WELCOMING RECEPTION HALL: Double radiator, wood laminate flooring, large airing cupboard, cloaks cupboard.
ATTRACTIVE LOUNGE: 20’9” x 12’ Pvc double glazed window and double glazed double French doors to rear, log effect living flame gas fire set into recess having TV recess above, two double radiators.
FITTED BREAKFAST KITCHEN: 20’9” x 10’2” max / 9’2” min Two pvc double glazed windows to front, twin bowl stainless steel sink unit set into sweeping rolled edge work surfaces with matching upstands, there is a comprehensive range of fitted units to both base and wall level including drawers, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher, elevated oven having separate grill, fitted gas hob with extractor canopy over, four space fitted breakfast table, tall contemporary radiator.
LOBBY: Pvc double glazed door to side.
DINING/GARDEN ROOM: 26’3” x 11’ Wide/deep pvc double glazed window to rear, double glazed patio doors to side, two double radiators, wood laminate flooring.
BEDROOM ONE: 16’8” x 11’10” Pvc double glazed window to rear, double radiator.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM: Pvc double glazed obscure window to side, matching white suite comprising bath, vanity wash hand basin with double base unit beneath, low flushing wc, enclosed separate shower cubicle, tiling to walls, ladder style radiator.
BEDROOM TWO: 14’4” x 11’ Pvc double glazed window to front, double radiator.
BEDROOM THREE: 9’6” x 8’ Pvc double glazed window to rear, double radiator.
BATHROOM: Pvc double glazed obscure window to side, matching well appointed white suite comprising roll top, claw footed bath, vanity wash hand basin with base unit beneath, low flushing wc, contemporary radiator, tiling to walls and floor.
UTILITY ROOM: 9’9” x 8’9” plus recess Single drainer sink unit having base unit beneath, further fitted wall and base units, rolled edge work surfaces, recesses for washing machine, dryer and fridge/freezer, double radiator, natural light tube.
SEPARATE WC: Pvc double glazed obscure window to side, white low flushing wc.
STUDY/POTENTIAL BEDROOM FOUR: 9’6” x 6’3” Pvc double glazed window to rear, double radiator.
DOUBLE GARAGE: 17’6” x 14’10” Remote controlled electric garage door, door to utility. (Please check the suitability of this garage for your own vehicle)
OUTSIDE: Paved patio area to a lawned rear garden having shaped pathway to a large shed, timber fencing.
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Details of fixtures and fittings included within the sale are contact within the room measurements. The vendors reserve the right to remove any of these items by agreement during negotiation if needed / not wanted.
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Listed by
Four Oaks
Acres
Reference: 156615257
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #675350
Property Details
Street: 21 Farncote Drive
Town: Sutton Coldfield
Postcode: B74 4QS
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 29/05/2003
Work Completed: 22/04/2003
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.
Price history
111% since 2013
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 28/05/2025 (1 year ago) | £665,000 | +111.1% |
| Sold | 20/03/2013 (13 years ago) | £315,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 8 FARNCOTE DRIVE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B74 4QS | £513,000 | 06/10/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 6B FARNCOTE DRIVE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B74 4QS | £975,000 | 08/09/2023 | Detached |
| 1B ORCHARD GROVE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B74 4AX | £437,500 | 14/04/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 6A FARNCOTE DRIVE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B74 4QS | £950,000 | 27/02/2023 | Detached |
| 4 GROUNDS ROAD, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B74 4SE | £400,000 | 20/02/2023 | Detached |
| 14 WELFORD GROVE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B74 4BB | £478,000 | 14/12/2022 | Detached |
| 16 WELFORD GROVE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B74 4BB | £475,000 | 13/12/2022 | Detached |
| 3 WOODSIDE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B74 4TY | £740,000 | 16/11/2022 | Detached |
| 46 BUTLERS LANE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B74 4SB | £370,000 | 09/08/2022 | Detached |
| 87 WALSALL ROAD, FOUR OAKS, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B74 4NH | £500,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| 38 KNIGHTON DRIVE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B74 4QP | £622,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 7 ROYAL PARK CLOSE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B74 4RL | £875,000 | 07/04/2022 | Detached |
| 32 STREETLY LANE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B74 4TU | £950,000 | 30/03/2022 | Detached |
| 80 CLARENCE ROAD, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B74 4AR | £547,000 | 11/02/2022 | Detached |
| 12 WELFORD GROVE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B74 4BB | £410,000 | 10/01/2022 | Detached |
| 2C BLACKBERRY LANE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B74 4JE | £330,000 | 09/09/2021 | Detached |
| 42 CLARENCE ROAD, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B74 4AQ | £500,000 | 15/07/2021 | Detached |
| 2B STREETLY LANE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B74 4TT | £530,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £812,667 (3 sales)
Area average: £544,300 (15 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Birmingham. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Birmingham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Birmingham.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Birmingham: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Walsall Rd / Knighton Drive | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Sainsbury's Local | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Trims Barbershop | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Butlers Lane | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Four Oaks | 1.0 miles |
| Hospital | Little Aston Hospital | 1.5 miles |
| Hospital | Good Hope Hospital | 2.0 miles |
| University | Maryvale Institute | 3.5 miles |
| University | BCU Oscott Gardens | 5.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 51 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arthur Terry School | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Good — 15 Jan 2023 |
| Hill West Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 9 May 2022 |
| Four Oaks Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Outstanding — 27 Mar 2014 |
| Mere Green Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Outstanding — 2 Feb 2015 |
| Langley School | Other | 1.0 miles | Good — 6 Jun 2019 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).