Let Semi-detached

33 COLLEGE FARM DRIVE

BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B23 5YE

3 beds 1 baths 764 sq ft Listed 5 Feb 2026 (-140d)

£1,250 pcm

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for rent (B23 5YE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 33 COLLEGE FARM DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B23 5YE |
| Price | £1,250 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 71 m² |
| Last sold | £245,000 Aug 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 09/02/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £425/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,520

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£20)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9502-3003-8202-7719-7204)

## Description

Green and Company Lettings are pleased to offer to the market this three bedroom semi detached house on a large corner plot. The property briefly comprises of lounge, large modern kitchen, three bedrooms, modern bathroom with shower over bath. The property benefits from gas central heating, double glazing and is available now. The property has been redecorated and recarpeted throughout.

EPC RATED C & COUNCIL TAX BAND C

EPC Rating: C

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #5313555
- **Address:** 33 College Farm Drive, BIRMINGHAM, B23 5YE
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/12/2007
- **Work Completed:** 26/10/2007
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

## 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):** £823/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Parkeston Crescent, B44 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Witton Lodge Road, B23 | £1,450/mo | 3 | 0.51 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Regan Crescent, B23 | £3,200/mo | 3 | 0.88 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,917/mo (3 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,450/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1392%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,275/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4220.9%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). 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:** £18/m²

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

71 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,646 of 33,755)

Street crime

322 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

AVAILABLE NOW
REDECORATED THROUGHOUT
NEW CARPETS
MODERN KITCHEN
ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN
MODERN BATHROOM
SEMI DETACHED HOUSE
SEPERATE GARAGE
EPC C & COUNCIL TAX BAND C

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Listed by

Sutton Coldfield

Green & Co

Reference: 171913421

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 10/02/2021

Expiry date: 09/02/2031

Current heating cost: £425/year

Potential heating cost: £391/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,520

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #5313555

Property Details

Street: 33 College Farm Drive

Town: BIRMINGHAM

Postcode: B23 5YE

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 17/12/2007

Work Completed: 26/10/2007

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.

Rental Range

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

Low £979/mo

Realistic £1,088/mo

Optimistic £1,197/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Birmingham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Birmingham: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View B23 5YE

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	College Rd / Langholme Drive	0.1 miles
Shop	Uppercut	0.2 miles
Shop	The Nail Salon	0.2 miles
Train station	Wylde Green	1.2 miles
Train station	Chester Road	1.2 miles
University	Maryvale Institute	1.4 miles
University	BIMM University Birmingham	4.7 miles
Hospital	Brian Oliver Centre	6.9 miles
Hospital	Bilston Street Surgery	11.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	148
Shoplifting	29
Criminal damage and arson	24
Vehicle crime	22
Public order	21
Anti-social behaviour	20
Other theft	14
Drugs	12
Burglary	10
Robbery	8
Other crime	6
Possession of weapons	5
Theft from the person	2
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	322

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Twickenham Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 23 Dec 2009
Oscott Academy	Other	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 9 Jun 2024
Story Wood School	Primary	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 21 Jan 2014
Oasis Academy Short Heath	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 5 Nov 2014
Boldmere Junior School	Primary	0.6 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

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 End Terrace, Parkeston Crescent, B44	£1,100/mo	3	0.3 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Witton Lodge Road, B23	£1,450/mo	3	0.51 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Regan Crescent, B23	£3,200/mo	3	0.88 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,917/mo (3 listings)