# 2 bedroom apartment for rent (B17 0SB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 7 AROSA DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B17 0SB | | Price | £1,300 pcm | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £128,000 Nov 2025 | ## Description Oakmans Estate Agents are pleased to offer this two-bedroom ground floor flat, available on a short-term 6-month tenancy, suitable for students or working professionals. The property is fully furnished and comprises two furnished double bedrooms, a spacious furnished lounge, a fitted kitchen, and a bathroom, offering comfortable and practical accommodation throughout. Situated within the popular area of Harborne, the property is ideally located for easy access to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and the University of Birmingham, making it particularly appealing to healthcare professionals and students. The location benefits from excellent transport links, with regular bus routes providing convenient access into Birmingham city centre. The property is also close to Selly Oak Retail Park, offering a range of shops, supermarkets and everyday amenities. Available immediately on a 6-month tenancy. Early viewing is recommended-contact Oakmans Estate Agents today to arrange your viewing. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/171448202/1228181) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/171448202/1228182) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/171448202/1228183) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/171448202/1228184) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/171448202/1228185) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/171448202/1228186) - Picture No. 01 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/171448202/1228187) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/171448202/1228188) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/171448202/1228189) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/171448202/1228190) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/171448202/1228191) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/171448202/1228192) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/171448202/1228193) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/171448202/1228194) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/171448202/1228195) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/171448202/1228196) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/171448202/1228197) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/171448202/1228198) - Picture No. 21 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/171448202/1228199) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 AROSA DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 0SB | £128,000 | 28/11/2025 | Flat | | 7 AROSA DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 0SB | £45,000 | 09/07/1999 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 26 AROSA DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 0SE | £153,000 | 16/01/2026 | Flat | | 45 FERNCLIFFE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 0QD | £110,000 | 14/11/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 45 AROSA DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 0SB | £157,000 | 25/08/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 59 AROSA DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 0SB | £158,000 | 22/08/2023 | Flat | | 28 AROSA DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 0SE | £152,000 | 05/04/2023 | Flat | | 73 AROSA DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 0SD | £165,000 | 23/03/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 39 AROSA DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 0SB | £155,000 | 22/12/2022 | Flat | | 40 AROSA DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 0SE | £135,000 | 17/11/2022 | Flat | | 71 AROSA DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 0SD | £131,000 | 14/01/2022 | Flat | | 16 AROSA DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B17 0SE | £140,000 | 11/11/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £156,667 (3 sales) **Area average:** £140,857 (7 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £182,152 (23 Flat, B17, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -99.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Birmingham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £979/mo - **Realistic:** £1,088/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,197/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Birmingham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £748/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Reservoir Road, B29 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.47 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,250/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 96.15% (strong) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £125,000 *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 £1,250/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1153.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 0.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £1,095/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3485% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -31.6% - **10y growth:** 39.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Birmingham; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -2.6% - **5y growth (index):** 5% - **10y growth (index):** 36.2% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 2 - **Risk:** In flood risk area - **Source:** Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)