Sold STC Semi-detached

19 THE GROVE

BIRMINGHAM, GREAT BARR, WEST MIDLANDS B43 7AY

3 beds 1 baths 1,087 sq ft Listed 2 Aug 2018 (-2874d)

£230,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

101 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£225,000 May 2019

Price per m²

£2,277/m²

Local average

£266,172 (-13.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,676 of 33,755)

Street crime

70 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • THREE BEDROOMS
  • SEMI DETACHED
  • SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION
  • EXTENDED
  • CONSERVATORY

Additional details

Heating
Central
Parking
Yes, Off street
Garden
Yes, Back garden

Description

SUMMARY
FORM AN ORDERLY QUEUE!!! This stunning well presented extended three bedroom semi detached property is well situated for schools and transport links, with the Birmingham Road and the M6 nearby, the property offers off road parking, lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen diner, utility room.


DESCRIPTION
FORM AN ORDERLY QUEUE!!! This stunning well presented extended three bedroom semi detached property is well situated for schools and transport links, with the Birmingham Road and the M6 nearby, the property offers off road parking, lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen diner, utility room. On the first floor three bedrooms and a family bathroom. VIEWING IS A MUST!!

Front Garden 
Dropped kerb with block paving to front.

Entrance Hall 
Double glazed door to front, double glazed window to side, understairs storage cupboard, ceiling light point and radiator.

Lounge 12' 7" into bay x 11' 6" max ( 3.84m into bay x 3.51m max )
Double glazed window to front, fire place, spotlights and radiator.

Dining Room 10' 5" x 10' 2" ( 3.17m x 3.10m )
Radiator and open plan to kitchen/diner.

Kitchen 16' 11" x 10' 5" ( 5.16m x 3.17m )
Double glazed window to rear, fitted kitchen with wall and base units, sink and drainer unit with work surfaces over, space for gas oven, gas hob with cooker hood over, plumbing for dish washer and patio door to conservatory.

Utility Room  6' 11" x 5' 4" ( 2.11m x 1.63m )
Wall and base units with work surfaces over, plumbing for washing machine, central heating boiler and door to garden.

Conservatory 9' 5" x 9' 4" ( 2.87m x 2.84m )
UPVC, timber and brick construction, ceiling light point and wall lights.

Landing 
Double glazed window to side and loft access to boarded loft with velux window.

Bedroom One 13' 5" into bay x 8' 10" to wardrobes ( 4.09m into bay x 2.69m to wardrobes )
Double glazed window to front, fitted wardrobes, spotlights and radiator.

Bedroom Two 10' 5" x 9' 3" to wardrobes ( 3.17m x 2.82m to wardrobes )
Double glazed window to rear, fitted wardrobes, ceiling light point and radiator.

Bedroom Three 7' 3" x 6' 2" ( 2.21m x 1.88m )
Double glazed window to front, ceiling light point and radiator.

Bathroom  
Double glazed window to rear, bath with shower over off mixer taps, vanity wash hand basin, low level WC, part tiling to walls and heated towel radiator.

Rear Garden 
Patio area with lawn area and decking, side entrance and water fountain.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Great Barr

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 55820814

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 01/08/2018

Expiry date: 31/07/2028

Current heating cost: £717/year

Potential heating cost: £495/year

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (350)
  • Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
  • Solar water heating (6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

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Price history

32% since 2006

Event Date Price % change
Sold 24/05/2019 (7 years ago) £225,000 +20.3%
Sold 04/08/2015 (10 years ago) £187,000 +10%
Sold 30/06/2006 (19 years ago) £170,000

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
124 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AX £265,000 07/11/2023 Semi-detached
10 MERRIONS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AT £219,000 17/08/2023 Semi-detached
50 MERRIONS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AT £223,000 28/07/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 11 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY £202,000 29/06/2023 Semi-detached
55 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RY £250,000 28/11/2022 Semi-detached
21 GLENEAGLES DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RX £390,000 01/11/2022 Semi-detached
17 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RY £265,500 07/10/2022 Semi-detached
63 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RY £347,000 07/10/2022 Semi-detached
122 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AX £275,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
357 BIRMINGHAM ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AR £235,000 02/09/2022 Semi-detached
145 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AU £350,000 23/08/2022 Semi-detached
42 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7SA £290,000 15/08/2022 Semi-detached
345 BIRMINGHAM ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AR £342,000 04/04/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 14 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY £290,000 25/03/2022 Semi-detached
56 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7SA £313,000 18/03/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 10 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY £340,000 20/12/2021 Semi-detached
124 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AX £250,000 05/11/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 5 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY £285,000 18/10/2021 Terraced
64 MERRIONS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AT £210,000 27/09/2021 Semi-detached
66 MERRIONS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AT £184,000 22/09/2021 Semi-detached
112 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AX £208,000 20/08/2021 Semi-detached
26 GLENEAGLES DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RX £300,000 26/07/2021 Semi-detached
299 BIRMINGHAM ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AP £250,000 02/07/2021 Semi-detached
113 CHAPEL LANE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7BA £457,000 30/06/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £279,250 (4 sales)

Area average: £281,175 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 14.2%
10y growth 60.4%

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

1y (index) 4.7%
5y (index) 35.9%
10y (index) 87.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £845/mo
Realistic £939/mo
Optimistic £1,033/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Sandwell.

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 Birmingham Rd / Chapel Lane 0.1 miles
Shop Great Barr News & Booze 0.8 miles
Shop Esquire 0.8 miles
Train station Tame Bridge Parkway 1.8 miles
Train station Hamstead 2.0 miles
University Maryvale Institute 2.0 miles
University BCU Oscott Gardens 3.4 miles
Hospital Bilston Street Surgery 7.9 miles
Hospital Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital 9.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 37
Public order 7
Shoplifting 7
Criminal damage and arson 5
Other theft 4
Burglary 3
Anti-social behaviour 2
Robbery 2
Other crime 1
Possession of weapons 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 70

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
St Margaret's CofE Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 21 Sep 2022
Q3 Academy Great Barr Secondary 0.6 miles Good — 17 Apr 2013
Whitecrest Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 9 Jun 2011
Holy Name Catholic Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 16 Feb 2017
Yew Tree Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 16 Nov 2021

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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Walstead Close, WS5 £1,250/mo 3 0.78 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Park Hall Road, WS5 £1,600/mo 3 0.88 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Waddington Avenue, B43 £1,250/mo 3 1.02 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Newton Road, B43 £1,200/mo 3 1.03 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Bude Road, WS5 £1,295/mo 3 1.06 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,319/mo (5 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 4.3% gross yield avg £279,250 sale, £995/mo rent
Rent ratio 0.54%
Max investor price (0.8%) £156,250
Target investor price (1%) £125,000
Gross yield 6.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 15.3×
Monthly cashflow £194/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 3.5%
  • This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).