# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (B92 0AY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 78 FENTHAM ROAD, SOLIHULL, HAMPTON IN ARDEN, WEST MIDLANDS B92 0AY |
| Price | £325,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £315,000 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 30/11/2030
- **Current heating cost:** £922/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,600

### Recommendations
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9330-3822-1009-0589-1202)

## Description

Nestled in the heart of Hampton-in-Arden, this delightful semi-detached cottage on Fentham Road offers a perfect blend of character and modern living.  It is presented to the market with no upward chain, making it an ideal choice for those looking to move in without delay.

**Details** - Upon entering, you are welcomed into a cosy lounge and dining area, adorned with charming ceiling beams and a warming log burner, creating an inviting atmosphere for relaxation and entertaining. The recently renovated kitchen is a true highlight, featuring a stylish array of units, a Belfast sink, and high-quality appliances including a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and a range-style cooker. A convenient breakfast bar area adds to the functionality of this space, while a door leads to a practical WC and utility room.

The first floor boasts a generously sized double bedroom complete with fitted wardrobes, alongside an exceptionally spacious four-piece family bathroom, perfect for unwinding after a long day. Ascending to the top floor, you will find a versatile room that can serve as a dressing room or nursery, leading to an additional double bedroom, ideal for guests or family.

**Outside** - Outside, the property offers parking for two vehicles and features a quaint courtyard at the entrance, perfect for placing a small bistro table and chairs to enjoy the fresh air. It is worth noting that number 76 has right of access via the courtyard to their property, ensuring a sense of community.

**Location** - Boasting central village location in Hampton in Arden this home is within walking distance to the local stores, a reputable primary school and a railway station linking Birmingham New Street with Birmingham International and London Euston.  Solihull town centre is a short drive away which offers a wider range of facilities to include shops, restaurants and leisure facilities.

**Viewings** - Viewings: At short notice with DM & Co. Homes on   or by email  .

**General Information** - Planning Permission & Building Regulations: It is the responsibility of Purchasers to verify if any planning permission and building regulations were obtained and adhered to for any works carried out to the property.

Tenure:  Freehold.

Broadband (Superfast Speeds): Download40Mbps.  Upload 8Mbps

Flood Risk Rating - High/Low/Very Low?: No risk.

Conservation Area?: Yes, the property falls under the Hampton in Arden conservation area.

Services:  All mains services are connected to the property.  However, it is advised that you confirm this at point of offer.

Local Authority:  Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.

Council Tax Band: D.

**Other Services** - DM & Co. Homes are pleased to offer the following services:- 

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**Dm & Co Secure** - DM & Co. Secure – We are pleased to offer a Reservation Agreement service designed to provide greater certainty for both Buyers and Sellers. Once an offer is agreed, both parties enter into a formal agreement and the property is withdrawn from the market. Should either party withdraw without just cause, the other is entitled to a compensation payment. This process significantly reduces the risk of a sale falling through and offers added security and reassurance throughout the transaction.

For further information, please contact our Sales Team.

## Property Photos

- ![Front.jpg](/listings/photos/161825333/354941) - Front.jpg
- ![Principal Bedroom 2.jpg](/listings/photos/161825333/354942) - Principal Bedroom 2.jpg
- ![Courtyard.jpg](/listings/photos/161825333/354943) - Courtyard.jpg
- ![78 Fentham Road_7.jpg](/listings/photos/161825333/354944) - 78 Fentham Road_7.jpg
- ![78 Fentham Road_9.jpg](/listings/photos/161825333/354945) - 78 Fentham Road_9.jpg
- ![78 Fentham Road_6.jpg](/listings/photos/161825333/354946) - 78 Fentham Road_6.jpg
- ![78 Fentham Road_5.jpg](/listings/photos/161825333/354947) - 78 Fentham Road_5.jpg
- ![78 Fentham Road_8.jpg](/listings/photos/161825333/354948) - 78 Fentham Road_8.jpg
- ![78 Fentham Road_3.jpg](/listings/photos/161825333/354949) - 78 Fentham Road_3.jpg
- ![78 Fentham Road_2.jpg](/listings/photos/161825333/354950) - 78 Fentham Road_2.jpg
- ![78 Fentham Road_1.jpg](/listings/photos/161825333/354951) - 78 Fentham Road_1.jpg
- ![Principal Bedroom.jpg](/listings/photos/161825333/354952) - Principal Bedroom.jpg
- ![Principal B.jpg](/listings/photos/161825333/354953) - Principal B.jpg
- ![Landing.jpg](/listings/photos/161825333/354954) - Landing.jpg

## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan.jpg](/listings/photos/161825333/354955) - Floor Plan.jpg

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #884975
- **Address:** 78 Fentham Road, Hampton-in-Arden, B92 0AY
- **Certificate Issued:** 08/08/2003
- **Work Completed:** 13/06/2003
- **Items:** 5 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 78 FENTHAM ROAD, HAMPTON IN ARDEN, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 0AY | £315,000 | 30/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 78 FENTHAM ROAD, HAMPTON IN ARDEN, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 0AY | £280,000 | 22/02/2021 | Terraced |
| 78 FENTHAM ROAD, HAMPTON IN ARDEN, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 0AY | £263,000 | 17/08/2006 | Terraced |
| 78 FENTHAM ROAD, HAMPTON IN ARDEN, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 0AY | £85,000 | 20/12/1996 | 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] 51 FENTHAM ROAD, HAMPTON IN ARDEN, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 0AY | £550,000 | 24/08/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 71 FENTHAM ROAD, HAMPTON IN ARDEN, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 0AY | £390,000 | 10/08/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 53 FENTHAM ROAD, HAMPTON IN ARDEN, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 0AY | £485,000 | 19/04/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 53 FENTHAM ROAD, HAMPTON IN ARDEN, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 0AY | £485,000 | 19/04/2023 | Detached |
| 1 MEADOW DRIVE, HAMPTON IN ARDEN, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 0BD | £400,000 | 21/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 65 FENTHAM ROAD, HAMPTON IN ARDEN, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 0AY | £340,000 | 24/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 25 PEEL CLOSE, HAMPTON IN ARDEN, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 0AL | £435,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 PEEL CLOSE, HAMPTON IN ARDEN, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 0AL | £595,000 | 19/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 37 MARSH LANE, HAMPTON IN ARDEN, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 0AJ | £385,000 | 21/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 37 MARSH LANE, HAMPTON IN ARDEN, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B92 0AJ | £360,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £450,000 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £435,000 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £338,251 (66 Semi-detached, B92, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -3.9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,137/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,263/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,389/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Solihull (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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Meadow Dr Hampton In Arden, B92 | £3,750/mo | 2 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Marsh Lane, B92 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Corbetts Close, B92 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.44 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,100/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 20.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-135/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.7%

*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:** £3,611/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 19.1%
- **10y growth:** 29.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Solihull; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 13.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 49.1%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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