# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WS2 7RE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 17 KENILWORTH CRESCENT, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS WS2 7RE | | Price | £220,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £220,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 02/10/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £558/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000 ### Recommendations - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9370-2397-9500-2205-0575) ## Description **Situated on the popular Cavendish Park Estate this beautifully maintained semi-detached house in Kenilworth Crescent is ideally placed for local schools, shops and amenities.  It is also within easy reach of the M6 Motorway making it perfect for commuting.** **The accommodation is arranged over two floors and comprises of a welcoming entrance hall, a refitted modern kitchen and a naturally light lounge/dining room to the ground floor.  To the first floor there are two bedrooms and a refitted modern contemporary shower room. ** **Don’t miss the opportunity to make this wonderful home your own – contact us today to arrange your viewing.**   **Entrance Hall** Having a part double glazed front entrance door, alarm keypad, tiled floor, ceiling spotlights, radiator and staircase which leads to the first floor accommodation.**Kitchen ** Having a modern contemporary fitted kitchen with a range of built-in wall, drawer and base cabinets, work surfaces, an inset bowl and a half sink, tiled splashbacks, a built-in gas hob, electric oven, extractor hood, integrated microwave, integrated dishwasher, recessed ceiling spotlights, radiator and a front facing upvc double glazed window and tiled floor.**Lounge Diner** Having wooden effect flooring, radiator and double glazed sliding patio door leading to the rear garden.**Landing** Having access to loft.**Master Bedroom ** Having a range of built-in glass fronted wardrobes, laminate flooring, radiator and a upvc double glazed rear facing window.**Bedroom 2** Having a built-in airing cupboard, built-in a double wardrobe, laminate floor and a upvc double glazed front facing window.**Shower Room ** Having a side facing upvc obscure  double glazed side facing window and a modern contemporary suite comprising of a double walk-in shower enclosure with fitted rainfall style shower, a wash hand basin set into vanity unit, a low flush w.c., a vertical radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights and complementary wall tiling. **Exterior** There is a small low maintenance front garden and tarmacadam driveway to the side affording off road parking which leads to the garage. The rear garden is enclosed with fenced boundaries and lawn and paved patio area, flower beds, outside light and gated side access.**Garage** With double opening doors to front, a upvc part double glazed side entrance door, light and power points ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168065855/1645447) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168065855/1645448) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168065855/1645449) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168065855/1645450) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168065855/1645451) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168065855/1645452) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168065855/1645453) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168065855/1645454) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168065855/1645455) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168065855/1645456) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168065855/1645457) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168065855/1645458) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168065855/1645459) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168065855/1645460) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168065855/1645461) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168065855/1645462) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168065855/1645463) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168065855/1645464) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168065855/1645465) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168065855/1645466) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/168065855/1645467) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/168065855/1645468) - Floorplan 2 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/168065855/1645469) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #17299206 - **Address:** 17 Kenilworth Crescent, WALSALL, WS2 7RE - **Certificate Issued:** 24/05/2026 - **Work Completed:** 13/05/2026 - **Items:** 4 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 17 KENILWORTH CRESCENT, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 7RE | £220,000 | 27/02/2026 | Semi-detached | | 17 KENILWORTH CRESCENT, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 7RE | £135,000 | 29/06/2018 | Semi-detached | | 17 KENILWORTH CRESCENT, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 7RE | £107,000 | 27/11/2009 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 16 RED RIVER ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 7RA | £190,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 18 KENILWORTH CRESCENT, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 7RE | £232,000 | 21/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 37 BIRCHOVER ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 8TU | £223,000 | 31/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 21 RED BROOK ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 7RB | £180,000 | 23/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 6 PERCH ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 7RJ | £174,500 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 RED BROOK ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 7RB | £190,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 49C BIRCHOVER ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 8TU | £225,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 37 RED RIVER ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 7RA | £160,000 | 30/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 16 RED RIVER ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 7RA | £165,000 | 17/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 ROCHESTER CROFT, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 8YA | £165,000 | 31/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 ROCHESTER CROFT, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 8YA | £180,000 | 09/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 29 BALMORAL WAY, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 7RL | £135,000 | 14/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 EDINBURGH LANE, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 7RD | £156,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 2 BALMORAL WAY, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 7RL | £150,000 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 32 NORFOLK NEW ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 8YE | £160,000 | 12/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 8 CONWY CLOSE, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 8YD | £185,000 | 25/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 44 KENILWORTH CRESCENT, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 7RE | £155,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 21 RED BROOK ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 7RB | £148,500 | 06/09/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £193,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £174,188 (16 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £197,829 (35 Semi-detached, WS2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +11.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Walsall). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £821/mo - **Realistic:** £912/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,003/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Black Country (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £623/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 End Terrace, Stepping Stone Close, WS2 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Pargeter Street, WS2 | £1,050/mo | 2 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £975/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.44% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500 *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 £975/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 18.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-14/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.3% *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:** £4,000/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 25% - **10y growth:** 61.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Walsall; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.2% - **5y growth (index):** 24.9% - **10y growth (index):** 66% ## 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)