# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (B60 1DF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 101 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, BROMSGROVE, LICKEY END, WORCESTERSHIRE B60 1DF | | Price | £525,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 156 m² | | Last sold | £511,500 Apr 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Current heating cost:** £708/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8219-6023-7100-0526-2222) ## 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 ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86653635/529269) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86653635/529272) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86653635/529274) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86653635/529277) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86653635/529279) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86653635/529281) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86653635/529282) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86653635/529283) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86653635/529284) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86653635/529285) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86653635/529286) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86653635/529287) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86653635/529288) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86653635/529290) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86653635/529297) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86653635/529299) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86653635/529300) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86653635/529305) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86653635/529310) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/86653635/529311) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/86653635/529315) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #234321 - **Address:** 101 Old Birmingham Road, Lickey End, B60 1DF - **Certificate Issued:** 06/12/2002 - **Work Completed:** 24/10/2002 - **Items:** 1 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 101 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £511,500 | 19/04/2024 | Semi-detached | | 101 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £525,000 | 15/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 101 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £418,000 | 31/10/2019 | Semi-detached | | 101 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £201,000 | 13/01/2012 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £472,307 (32 Detached, B60, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +11.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bromsgrove). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £881/mo - **Realistic:** £979/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,077/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 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)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £240,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £192,000 *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 £1,920/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 22.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-365/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.9% *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:** £3,365/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 9.5% - **10y growth:** 41.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Bromsgrove; Detached series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.8% - **5y growth (index):** 14.6% - **10y growth (index):** 42% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)