70 CASTLE ROAD EAST
OLDBURY, WEST MIDLANDS B68 9BG
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
85 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£340,000 Apr 2023
Price per m²
£4,118/m²
Local average
£342,800 (+2.1%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (19,057 of 33,755)
Street crime
316 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Sought after area
- Fantastic plot
- Garage & off road parking
- Potential to extend subject to planning
Additional details
- Heating
- Central
- Parking
- Off street
- Garden
- Front garden, Back garden
Description
DETACHED BUNGALOW IN WARLEY WOODS!
A unique opportunity to acquire this 3-4 bedroom Detached Bungalow with period features throughout, huge amounts of potential benefiting from a large plot with potential to extend subject to planning. CALL CONNELLS NOW TO BOOK YOUR VIEWING .
DESCRIPTION
DETACHED BUNGALOW IN WARLEY WOODS!
A unique opportunity to acquire this 3-4 bedroom Detached Bungalow with period features throughout, huge amounts of potential benefiting from a large plot with potential to extend subject to planning. CALL CONNELLS NOW TO BOOK YOUR VIEWING .
Approach
Driveway/garage offering off road parking.
Entrance Hall
Double glazed door to the front and radiator.
Lounge
Single glazed bay window to the front, telephone point, television point and radiator.
Kitchen 10' x 9' 10" ( 3.05m x 3.00m )
Having a fitted kitchen with wall/base units, stainless steel sink/drainer, rolltop work surfaces, cooker point and window to the rear.
Veranda
Brick construction.
Bedroom One 14' 7" into bay x 11' 9" ( 4.45m into bay x 3.58m )
Single glazed bay window to the front and radiator.
Bedroom Two 11' 4" x 9' 10" max ( 3.45m x 3.00m max )
Single glazed window to the side and radiator.
Bedroom Three 12' 1" x 8' 9" max ( 3.68m x 2.67m max )
Single glazed window to the side and radiator.
Dining Room/bedroom Four 11' 6" x 8' 9" max ( 3.51m x 2.67m max )
Single glazed window to the rear and radiator.
Bathroom
Bath with shower over, wash hand basin, low level w.c, w.c, bidet and radiator.
Rear Garden
Patio area with lawn beyond, various plants/shrubbery, greenhouse, shed and side access.
Garage 15' 2" x 15' 2" ( 4.62m x 4.62m )
Electric shutter door, power and lighting and door to rear garden.
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: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
Listed by
Oldbury
Connells
Reference: 124989023
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 15/07/2022
Current heating cost: £1,035/year
Potential heating cost: £409/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £27,945
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
- Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 2
Risk: In flood risk area
Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
EPC Graphs
EPC
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #2558547
Property Details
Street: 70 Castle Road East
Town: OLDBURY
Postcode: B68 9BG
Installation Details
Items: 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 21/03/2005
Work Completed: 22/02/2005
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
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 28/04/2023 (3 years ago) | £340,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 JOHNSONS GROVE, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 0DU | £285,000 | 05/12/2025 | Detached |
| 1 BIRCH WALK, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 0ET | £360,000 | 19/11/2025 | Detached |
| 140 BIRCH ROAD, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 0ER | £500,000 | 29/08/2025 | Detached |
| 4 LENWADE ROAD, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 9JU | £371,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 5 SQUIRRELS HOLLOW, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 0EY | £385,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| 14 JOHNSONS GROVE, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 0DU | £375,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 5 BIRCH GROVE, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 0EX | £337,500 | 29/09/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 48 CASTLE ROAD EAST, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 9BG | £610,000 | 15/09/2022 | Detached |
| 40 KENILWORTH ROAD, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 0ND | £300,000 | 01/06/2022 | Detached |
| 79 BIRCH ROAD, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 0EP | £288,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached |
| 8B CASTLE ROAD WEST, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 0EW | £500,000 | 18/03/2022 | Detached |
| 136 BIRCH ROAD, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 0ER | £370,000 | 14/02/2022 | Detached |
| 3 CASTLE CROFT, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 9BQ | £331,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached |
| 8C CASTLE ROAD WEST, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 0EW | £485,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| 184A LIGHTWOODS HILL, SMETHWICK, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B67 5EH | £476,000 | 27/09/2021 | Detached |
| 3 LENWADE ROAD, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 9JU | £234,000 | 24/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £610,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £373,167 (15 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Sandwell. Series: Detached. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Sandwell. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Sandwell.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Black Country: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Wolverhampton Road / Castle Rd West | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Castle Rd East / Harborne Rd | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Co-op Food | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Warley Meats | 0.4 miles |
| Hospital | Woodbourne Priory Hospital | 1.5 miles |
| Train station | Langley Green | 1.9 miles |
| Train station | Rowley Regis | 1.9 miles |
| Hospital | Birmingham Women's Hospital | 2.2 miles |
| University | Newman University | 2.4 miles |
| University | University of Birmingham Pritchatts Park Village | 2.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 141 |
| Shoplifting | 41 |
| Vehicle crime | 31 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Possession of weapons | 11 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Total incidents | 316 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightwoods Primary Academy | Primary | 0.0 miles | Good — 17 Jun 2024 |
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement — 4 Feb 2024 |
| Bleakhouse Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 13 Sep 2023 |
| Abbey Junior School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 1 Jun 2015 |
| Woodhouse Primary Academy | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 11 Sep 2015 |
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 Flat, Hollybush Grove, B32 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Ridgacre Road, B32 | £1,475/mo | 3 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Cumberland Road, B68 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, White Road, B32 | £1,350/mo | 3 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,244/mo (4 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).