245 SOMMERFIELD ROAD
BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B32 3TB
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD (82 years remaining on lease)
Floor area
76 m²
Council tax band
A
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Last sold
£107,000 Dec 2023
Price per m²
£1,316/m²
Local average
£134,000 (-25.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 2 (3,376 of 33,755)
Street crime
255 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Two bedroom duplex maisonette
- Spacious lounge diner
- Fitted kitchen
- Two double bedrooms
- Bathroom
- Rear Garden
- Ideal first time byers purchase or a great family home
Additional details
- Parking
- On street
- Garden
- Back garden
Description
TWO BEDROOM DUPLEX MAISONETTE SPACIOUS LOUNGE DINER FITTED KITCHEN TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS BATHROOM REAR GARDEN SHORT COMMUTE TO THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL & BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY GREAT TRANSPORT LINKS TO BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE
DESCRIPTION
This well-presented two bedroom duplex maisonette will make an ideal first time buyers purchase or a great family home. Located in a popular residential area, Close to Kings Edwards five ways, Newman University, primary, secondary Schools and local amenities are nearby.
The property is close to the M5 Motorway, commutable distance to the Queen Elizabeth hospital and Birmingham University, great transport links to Birmingham city centre.
The property comprises in more detail: Entrance porch, hallway, spacious lounge diner, fitted kitchen. Stairs ascend from the hallway to the first floor accommodation leads to two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property has a great rear garden making this a great place to live.
This really is a great property both in its location, and the accommodation on offer. Viewing This Property is Highly Recommended.
Entrance Porch
Double glazed door to the side of the property, two storage cupboards.
Entrance Hall
Central heating radiator, metre cupboards, laminate wood flooring.
Lounge Diner 16' 9" max 10"06 min x 16' 5" max 9"07 min ( 5.11m max 10"06 min x 5.00m max 9"07 min )
Double glazed window to the side of the property, double glazed patio door leading to the garden, laminate wood flooring, two central heating radiators, storage cupboard.
Kitchen 10' 7" x 7' 5" ( 3.23m x 2.26m )
Fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, stainless steel sink and drainer, tiling to splash prone areas, electric oven and hob with cooker hood over, plumbing available for a washing machine, space for a fridge freezer, central heating radiator and wall mounted boiler.
Landing
Stairs ascend from the hall leading to two bedrooms and a bathroom, storage cupboard.
Bedroom One 10' 7" from wardrobe front x 10' 6" ( 3.23m from wardrobe front x 3.20m )
Double glazed window to the side of the property, built in wardrobes, dresser and cupboard, central heating radiator.
Bedroom Two 11' 10" x 8' 7" excluding door recess ( 3.61m x 2.62m excluding door recess )
Double glazed window to the front of the property, central heating radiator, laminate wood flooring, coving to the ceiling.
Bathroom
Double glazed window to the front of the property, central heating radiator, bath with shower over, wash hand basin, W.C, full tiling.
Front Garden
Fore garden
Rear Garden**
Southerly facing with raised beds, paved patio area with lawn beyond and fenced boundaries.
We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.
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. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
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
Harborne
Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells
Reference: 119351555
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 31/01/2022
Current heating cost: £410/year
Potential heating cost: £374/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £5,000
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 2
Risk: In flood risk area
Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 08/12/2023 (2 years ago) | £107,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 COUNTY CLOSE, WOODGATE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B32 3SZ | £95,000 | 23/06/2023 | Flat |
| 27 TIBBATS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B32 3TE | £75,000 | 18/11/2021 | Flat |
| 64 OX LEASOW, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B32 3TW | £72,000 | 05/11/2021 | Flat |
Area average: £80,667 (3 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): Birmingham. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Birmingham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Birmingham.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Black Country: £623/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Sommerfield Rd / Tibbatts Close | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Mahal News | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.3 miles |
| University | Newman University | 0.8 miles |
| University | University of Birmingham Selly Oak Campus | 2.2 miles |
| Hospital | The Barberry National Centre for Mental Health | 2.3 miles |
| Hospital | Birmingham Women's Hospital | 2.3 miles |
| Train station | University | 2.5 miles |
| Train station | Selly Oak | 2.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 |
| Vehicle crime | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 19 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 255 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonsuch Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 18 Nov 2021 |
| Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 16 Oct 2013 |
| Four Dwellings Primary Academy | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 18 Jan 2024 |
| Bartley Green School | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 2 May 2023 |
| World's End Junior School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 4 Feb 2013 |
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 End Terrace, Culford Drive, B32 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.82 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Milebrook Grove, B32 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.9 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Savoy Close, B32 | £1,050/mo | 2 | 1.21 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,067/mo (3 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).