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101 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD

BROMSGROVE, LICKEY END, WORCESTERSHIRE B60 1DF

4 beds 3 baths 1,679 sq ft Listed 13 Oct 2023 (-955d)

£525,000

Reduced on 3 Feb 2024

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

156 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£511,500 Apr 2024

Price per m²

£3,365/m²

Local average

£472,307 (+11.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,548 of 33,755)

Street crime

57 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • 2x En Suites, Well-Appointed Bathroom and Downstairs WC
  • Good-Sized Lounge with Bi-Fold Doors
  • Newly Fitted Granite Kitchen/Diner
  • Utility Room
  • Good-Sized Rear Garden
  • Four Double Bedrooms - Master with Built in Wardrobes and Balcony
  • Views Across to Local Fields
  • Underfloor Heating Throughout
  • Sought-After Location

Additional details

Heating
Gas, Double glazing
Parking
Off street
Garden
Yes

Description

This unique and characterful four double bedroom detached house is offered with spacious accommodation throughout to include a good sized lounge, well-appointed kitchen/diner, master bedroom with a balcony, two en suites, a good sized rear garden with idyllic views, off road parking and a garage, situated in the popular location of Lickey End, Bromsgrove.
The property, which boasts underfloor heating throughout, is approached via a block paved driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles with access to the garage.
Once inside, the spacious and welcoming reception hallway leads to; the good-sized lounge (currently used as a lounge/diner) with bi-folding doors to the rear garden; the well-appointed kitchen/diner (currently used as a kitchen/family room) with granite work surfaces and breakfast island, feature window and integrated appliances including a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, double oven, hob and extractor; a handy utility room; and a downstairs wc. Also situated on the ground floor is double bedroom four with a built-in storage cupboard and an en suite shower room.
Stairs from the hallway lead up to the first floor landing with storage cupboards and doors radiating off to; the master bedroom with built-in wardrobes and bi-folding doors to a balcony with far-reaching views to local country fields; double bedroom two with an en suite shower room; double bedroom three; and a well-appointed bathroom with a shower over the bath.
Outside, the property enjoys a rear garden mainly laid to lawn with an outdoor tap, garden shed, greenhouse and fenced boundaries.
Lickey End is positioned between Barnt Green and Bromsgrove, located at the bottom of the Lickey Hills. The property is conveniently situated near to the M5 and M42 motorways with an excellent first school and local amenities within close proximity. In addition, the town of Bromsgrove offering a new leisure centre, a David Lloyd Gym, Bromsgrove Golf Course and a range of eateries, supermarkets as well as doctors, dentists, Health Centre and professional services. 
 
Room Dimensions:
Hall
Kitchen - 5.1m x 4.37m (16'8" x 14'4")
WC - 1.36m x 1.57m (4'5" x 5'1")
Utility - 2.87m x 3.99m (9'4" x 13'1") max
Lounge / Diner - 6.91m x 4.4m (22'8" x 14'5") max
Bedroom 4 - 2.94m x 6.93m (9'7" x 22'8") max
En Suite - 1.99m x 1.17m (6'6" x 3'10")
Garage - 5.9m x 2.19m (19'4" x 7'2")
Stairs to first floor landing
Master Bedroom - 4.55m x 4.91m (14'11" x 16'1")
Bedroom 2 - 3.37m x 3.23m (11'0" x 10'7")
En Suite - 1.46m x 1.68m (4'9" x 5'6")
Bedroom 3 - 2.51m x 2.33m (8'2" x 7'7")
Bathroom - 2.3m x 2.5m (7'6" x 8'2") max

Listed by

Bromsgrove

Arden Estates

Reference: 86653635

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 26/07/2021

Current heating cost: £708/year

Potential heating cost: £531/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

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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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #234321

Property Details

Street: 101 Old Birmingham Road

Town: Lickey End

Postcode: B60 1DF

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 06/12/2002

Work Completed: 24/10/2002

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

154% since 2012

Event Date Price % change
Sold 19/04/2024 (2 years ago) £511,500 -2.6%
Sold 15/11/2021 (4 years ago) £525,000 +25.6%
Sold 31/10/2019 (6 years ago) £418,000 +108%
Sold 13/01/2012 (14 years ago) £201,000

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
27 STAPLE FLAT, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1HD £785,000 26/09/2025 Detached
Same street 77A OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF £337,500 01/08/2025 Semi-detached
23 STAPLE FLAT, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1HD £463,000 21/03/2025 Detached
18 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DE £390,000 29/09/2023 Detached
Same street 129 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF £445,000 16/03/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 97 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF £655,000 25/11/2022 Detached
114 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, MARLBROOK, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DH £624,999 21/10/2022 Detached
Same street 91A OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF £224,000 18/08/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 91A OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF £230,000 17/06/2022 Semi-detached
21 STAPLE FLAT, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1HD £589,000 16/06/2022 Detached
Same street 99 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF £468,000 11/02/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 81 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF £355,000 28/05/2021 Detached

Street average: £387,786 (7 sales)

Area average: £570,400 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 9.5%
10y growth 41.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bromsgrove. Series: Detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) -0.8%
5y (index) 14.6%
10y (index) 42%

Rental Range

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

Low £881/mo
Realistic £979/mo
Optimistic £1,077/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bromsgrove.

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Bromsgrove- Old Birmingham Road 0.0 miles
Bus stop Staple Flat 0.1 miles
Shop Tesco Express 0.4 miles
Shop Lickey End Convenience Store 0.5 miles
Train station Barnt Green 2.2 miles
Hospital Bromsgove Private Hospital 2.5 miles
Train station Bromsgrove 2.8 miles
Hospital Alexandra Hospital 7.8 miles
University University of Birmingham School of Dentistry 8.3 miles
University BIMM University Birmingham 10.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 24
Anti-social behaviour 10
Shoplifting 6
Burglary 4
Other crime 3
Other theft 3
Criminal damage and arson 2
Drugs 2
Public order 2
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 57

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Catshill First School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 4 Mar 2013
Lickey End First School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 3 Mar 2024
Catshill Middle School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 12 Jan 2017
Chadsgrove School Other 0.8 miles Outstanding — 4 Dec 2012
Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Other 0.8 miles (No rating)

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
4 Bed Detached House, The Retreat, B61 £1,845/mo 4 0.68 miles OpenRent
4 Bed Detached House, Beechcroft Drive, B61 £1,995/mo 4 1.06 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,920/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.37%
Max investor price (0.8%) £240,000
Target investor price (1%) £192,000
Gross yield 4.4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 22.8×
Monthly cashflow £-365/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -2.9%
  • 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).