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287 OLTON BOULEVARD EAST

BIRMINGHAM, ACOCKS GREEN, WEST MIDLANDS B27 7BJ

3 beds 1 baths 1,023 sq ft Listed 13 Jan 2025 (-567d)

£240,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

95 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£235,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£2,526/m²

Local average

£262,873 (-8.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,930 of 33,755)

Street crime

441 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • An Extended Semi Detached Property
  • In Need Of Internal Refurbishment
  • Three Bedrooms
  • No Upward Chain
  • Living Room
  • Extended Living/Dining Room
  • Kitchen
  • Guest WC
  • Family Bathroom
  • Rear Garden & Off-Road Parking

Additional details

Parking
Driveway
Garden
Private garden

Description

An extended semi detached property in need of internal refurbishment and offered with no upward chain.  Three bedrooms, living room, extended lounge dining room to rear, kitchen, guest WC, family bathroom, rear garden and off road parking
The property is set back from the road behind a tarmacadam driveway extending to gated side access through to the rear garden and storm porch with wooden single glazed front door leading into:Entrance Hall
With obscure UPVC double glazed window to the side, stairs leading off to the first floor, radiator and door to:Guest WC
Having an obscure double glazed window to the side, low level flush toilet and wash hand basin, cupboard housing the electric consumer boardLounge to Front - 3.28m x 3.25m (10'9" x 10'8")
Having a single glazed hardwood framed bay window to the front elevation, radiator, tiled fireplace and tiled hearth, corniced coving and electric power pointsExtended Lounge Diner to Rear - 7.06m x 4.32m (23'2" x 14'2")
Having an under-stairs storage cupboard housing the Worcester Bosch central heating boiler, laminate flooring, brick built fireplace with wooden plinth over, wall lighting, two ceiling light points, two radiators, UPVC double glazed aluminium sliding patio doors to the rear garden and door through toKitchen - 4.93m x 1.73m (16'2" x 5'8")
Requiring refurbishment and currently having a range of wall, drawer and base units with laminate work surface over, stainless steel sink and drainer unit, tiling to floor, radiator, ceiling light, obscure single glazed window to the side elevation and single glazed door to rear garden with matching window to sideAccommodation On The First Floor
Landing
Having an obscure double glazed window to the side elevation, over-stairs storage cupboard and doors off to:Bedroom One to Rear - 4.57m x 2.97m (15'0" x 9'9")
Having a double glazed window to the rear elevation, ceiling light point and central heating radiator Bedroom Two to Front - 3.43m x 2.87m (11'3" x 9'5")
Have a UPVC duple glazed window to the front elevation, wood effect laminate flooring and radiatorBedroom Three to Front - 2.44m x 2.26m (8'0" x 7'5")
Having a double glazed window to the front elevation with secondary glazing, wood effect laminate flooring and radiatorBathroom - 2.06m x 2.03m (6'9" x 6'8")
Having a white three piece suite comprising panelled bath with electric Triton shower over, low level flush toilet and pedestal wash hand basin, chrome ladder radiator, tiling to walled areas, tiling to floor, extractor, ceiling light and a UPVC double glazed obscure window to the rear elevation Rear Garden
Being mainly laid to lawn with block paved patio area, centralised pathway leading to rear, timber framed shed, gated side access, hedgerow borders and fencingTenure
We are advised by the vendor that the property is freehold, but are awaiting confirmation from the vendor's solicitor. We would advise all interested parties to obtain verification through their own solicitor or legal representative. EPC supplied by vendor. Current council tax band – BProperty Mis-Descriptions 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.

Listed by

Shirley

Smart Homes

Reference: 156794522

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 16/10/2015

Expiry date: 15/10/2025 (expired)

Current heating cost: £781/year

Potential heating cost: £481/year

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (45)
  • Solar water heating (6,000)
  • Replacement glazing units (1,400)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

37% since 2015

Event Date Price % change
Sold 28/03/2025 (1 year ago) £235,000 +37.4%
Sold 21/12/2015 (10 years ago) £171,000

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
85 SHIRLEY ROAD, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7NB £310,000 12/12/2025 Semi-detached
127 CIRCULAR ROAD, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7BZ £259,000 18/07/2025 Semi-detached
135 CIRCULAR ROAD, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7BZ £198,500 31/01/2025 Semi-detached
255 OLTON BOULEVARD EAST, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7BH £350,000 21/04/2023 Semi-detached
8 ANSON GROVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7DS £240,000 04/04/2023 Semi-detached
307 OLTON BOULEVARD EAST, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7DT £156,000 31/03/2023 Semi-detached
330 OLTON BOULEVARD EAST, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7DR £250,000 19/12/2022 Semi-detached
220 DOLPHIN LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7BL £220,000 15/12/2022 Semi-detached
31 STARCROSS ROAD, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7BP £200,000 25/10/2022 Semi-detached
226 POOL FARM ROAD, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7EU £215,000 21/10/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 295 OLTON BOULEVARD EAST, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7BJ £290,000 20/10/2022 Semi-detached
23 BOTTEVILLE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7YE £405,000 25/07/2022 Semi-detached
52 THORNFIELD ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7EB £225,000 06/06/2022 Semi-detached
24 WILDFELL ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7DY £208,000 16/12/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 271 OLTON BOULEVARD EAST, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7BJ £205,000 15/10/2021 Terraced
1 BOTTEVILLE GARDENS, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7BF £265,000 30/09/2021 Semi-detached
5 WILDFELL ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7DU £172,500 28/09/2021 Semi-detached
92 CIRCULAR ROAD, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7BZ £203,000 26/08/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £247,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £242,313 (16 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 9.6%
10y growth 58.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Birmingham. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 1.9%
5y (index) 19.2%
10y (index) 60.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Birmingham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £981/mo
Realistic £1,090/mo
Optimistic £1,199/mo

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 Olton Boulevard East / Dolphin Lane 0.0 miles
Shop The Clip Bar 0.2 miles
Shop World Wide Travel Agent 0.2 miles
Train station Acocks Green 0.4 miles
Train station Olton 0.7 miles
University BIMM University Birmingham 3.6 miles
Hospital Brian Oliver Centre 3.7 miles
University University of Birmingham School of Dentistry 4.0 miles
Hospital Alexandra Hospital 11.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 213
Public order 34
Vehicle crime 34
Burglary 33
Criminal damage and arson 26
Other theft 23
Shoplifting 20
Robbery 17
Anti-social behaviour 11
Other crime 11
Drugs 9
Possession of weapons 6
Theft from the person 4
Total incidents 441

Within 1 mile during May 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
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Secondary 0.1 miles Good — 2 Jul 2018
The Oaklands Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 30 Nov 2018
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 15 Oct 2023
Acocks Green Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 16 Sep 2024
Kineton Green Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 27 May 2016

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.45%
Max investor price (0.8%) £136,250
Target investor price (1%) £109,000
  • 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).