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117 PARKESTON CRESCENT

BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B44 0PE

2 beds 73 m² Listed 9 Jul 2012 (-5124d)

£85,000

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# 2 bedroom house for sale (B44 0PE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 117 PARKESTON CRESCENT, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B44 0PE |
| Price | £85,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £84,000 Nov 2012 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 17/07/2022 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £810/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £29,148

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- C (£15 - £30)
- E (£25)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9788-0043-7223-0802-1940)

## Description

****** REDUCED!!! INTERNAL INSPECTION HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO APPRECIATE THE ACCOMODATION ON OFFER****** This two bedroom mid terraced property comprises of lounge, kitchen/diner, first floor family bathroom, front and rear gardens. Central heating and double glazing (both where specified)

**  Terraced Property   Lounge   Kitchen Diner   Two Bedrooms   Bathroom   Rear Garden   Double Glazing & Central Heating (both where specified)**

**Approached Via**  Front garden with a mixture of plants and shrubs with steps leading to:

**Porch**  Having windows to the side and front.

**Entrance Hallway**  Stairs leading to the first floor accommodation, door to:

**Lounge**11'11" (3.63m) (max) x 13'11" (4.24m) (excluding bay).  Double glazed bay window to the front elevation, fire with surround and radiator.

**Kitchen Diner**15'3" x 9'3" (4.65m x 2.82m).  Wall and base units with roll top worksurfaces over, tiled splashbacks, spaces for oven, washing machine and fridge freezer, radiator, double glazed window to the rear, door leading out to the garden.

**Bedroom One**13'11" x 10'10" (4.24m x 3.3m).  Double glazed window to the front, radiator, walk in wardrobe.

**Bedroom Two**12'8" x 9'6" (3.86m x 2.9m).  Double glazed window to the rear, storage cupboard housing water tank and radiator.

**Bathroom**  Panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, radiator, double glazed window to the rear.

**Rear Garden**  Having a patio area with steps leading up to a multi level garden. Borders housing a mixture of plants.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/23519787/1251288) - Front
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/23519787/1251289) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/23519787/1251290) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/23519787/1251291) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom Photo](/listings/photos/23519787/1251292) - Bedroom Photo
- ![BedroomA](/listings/photos/23519787/1251293) - BedroomA
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/23519787/1251294) - Bathroom
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/23519787/1251295) - Rear Garden

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 117 PARKESTON CRESCENT, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B44 0PE | £84,000 | 16/11/2012 | Terraced |

## 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] 135 PARKESTON CRESCENT, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B44 0PE | £183,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 119 PARKESTON CRESCENT, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B44 0PE | £165,000 | 20/09/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 159 PARKESTON CRESCENT, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B44 0PE | £176,000 | 10/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 136 KINGS ROAD, KINGSTANDING, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B44 0SH | £545,160 | 09/09/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 128 PARKESTON CRESCENT, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B44 0PE | £202,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8A KINGS ROAD, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B73 5AF | £90,000 | 01/07/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 104 PARKESTON CRESCENT, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B44 0PE | £166,000 | 06/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 148 TWICKENHAM ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B44 0SY | £2,658,000 | 23/11/2021 | Other |
| 121 TWICKENHAM ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B44 0NR | £2,658,000 | 23/11/2021 | Other |

**Street average:** £178,400 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £1,487,790 (4 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £306,194 (7 Other, B44, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -72.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Birmingham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £979/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,088/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,197/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Birmingham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £748/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.28% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £136,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £108,800

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,164/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 205.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Birmingham; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 54.6%

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

73 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£84,000 Nov 2012

Price per m²

£1,164/m²

Local average

£306,194 (-72.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (1,683 of 33,755)

Street crime

415 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

**** REDUCED!!! INTERNAL INSPECTION HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO APPRECIATE THE ACCOMODATION ON OFFER** This two bedroom mid terraced property comprises of lounge, kitchen/diner, first floor family bathroom, front and rear gardens. Central heating and double glazing (both where specified)

Terraced Property Lounge Kitchen Diner Two Bedrooms Bathroom Rear Garden Double Glazing & Central Heating (both where specified)

Approached Via Front garden with a mixture of plants and shrubs with steps leading to:

Porch Having windows to the side and front.

Entrance Hallway Stairs leading to the first floor accommodation, door to:

Lounge11'11" (3.63m) (max) x 13'11" (4.24m) (excluding bay). Double glazed bay window to the front elevation, fire with surround and radiator.

Kitchen Diner15'3" x 9'3" (4.65m x 2.82m). Wall and base units with roll top worksurfaces over, tiled splashbacks, spaces for oven, washing machine and fridge freezer, radiator, double glazed window to the rear, door leading out to the garden.

Bedroom One13'11" x 10'10" (4.24m x 3.3m). Double glazed window to the front, radiator, walk in wardrobe.

Bedroom Two12'8" x 9'6" (3.86m x 2.9m). Double glazed window to the rear, storage cupboard housing water tank and radiator.

Bathroom Panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, radiator, double glazed window to the rear.

Rear Garden** Having a patio area with steps leading up to a multi level garden. Borders housing a mixture of plants.

Listed by

Kingstanding

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 23519787

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 17/07/2022. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 18/07/2012

Expiry date: 17/07/2022 (expired)

Current heating cost: £810/year

Potential heating cost: £568/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £29,148

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	16/11/2012 (13 years ago)	£84,000	—

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 135 PARKESTON CRESCENT, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B44 0PE	£183,000	06/10/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 119 PARKESTON CRESCENT, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B44 0PE	£165,000	20/09/2023	Terraced
Same street 159 PARKESTON CRESCENT, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B44 0PE	£176,000	10/10/2022	Semi-detached
136 KINGS ROAD, KINGSTANDING, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B44 0SH	£545,160	09/09/2022	Other
Same street 128 PARKESTON CRESCENT, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B44 0PE	£202,000	12/08/2022	Semi-detached
8A KINGS ROAD, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B73 5AF	£90,000	01/07/2022	Other
Same street 104 PARKESTON CRESCENT, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B44 0PE	£166,000	06/06/2022	Terraced
148 TWICKENHAM ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B44 0SY	£2,658,000	23/11/2021	Other
121 TWICKENHAM ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B44 0NR	£2,658,000	23/11/2021	Other

Street average: £178,400 (5 sales)

Area average: £1,487,790 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 205.3%

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

1y (index) 0.8%

5y (index) 15.6%

10y (index) 54.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £979/mo

Realistic £1,088/mo

Optimistic £1,197/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Birmingham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Birmingham: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View B44 0PE

Address

Parkeston Crescent

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Kings Rd / Elizabeth Rd	0.1 miles
Shop	Duplicut	0.2 miles
Shop	Changes	0.2 miles
University	Maryvale Institute	1.1 miles
Train station	Wylde Green	1.4 miles
Train station	Chester Road	1.6 miles
University	BIMM University Birmingham	5.0 miles
Hospital	Brian Oliver Centre	7.3 miles
Hospital	Samuel Johnson Community Hospital	9.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	185
Shoplifting	57
Criminal damage and arson	41
Vehicle crime	33
Public order	28
Anti-social behaviour	17
Burglary	14
Other theft	14
Possession of weapons	9
Robbery	9
Other crime	3
Drugs	2
Theft from the person	2
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	415

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
Twickenham Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 23 Dec 2009
Kings Rise Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 24 Jul 2023
New Oscott Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 15 May 2023
Christ The King Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 21 Oct 2014
Warren Farm Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 2 Oct 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 1.28%

Max investor price (0.8%) £136,000

Target investor price (1%) £108,800

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).