5 FERNDALE AVENUE
BIRMINGHAM, GREAT BARR, WEST MIDLANDS B43 5QF
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
106 m²
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£222,500 Dec 2021
Price per m²
£2,123/m²
Local average
£266,172 (-15.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (15,395 of 33,755)
Street crime
197 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- EXTENDED SEMI DETACHED
- FOUR BEDROOMS
- THROUGH LOUNGE
- EXTENDED KITCHEN
- OFF ROAD PARKING
- REAR GARAGE
- NO CHAIN
Additional details
- Heating
- Central
- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Back garden
Description
*EXTENDED SEMI DETACHED*FOUR BEDROOMS*THROUGH LOUNGE*EXTENDED KITCHEN*OFF ROAD PARKING*REAR GARAGE*NO CHAIN*
DESCRIPTION
NO CHAIN...Take a look at this four bedroom extended semi detached property, the property offers a through lounge, extended kitchen with door radiating off to the lean too/utility. On the first floor three bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the second floor the fourth bedroom. The property also offers off road parking and a well maintained rear garden. Walking distance to Ferndale School with secondary schools near by, Gorse Farm Wood Local Nature Reserve. The site has a range of habitats including woodland, grassland, pools and streams and a recently created area of young heathland.
Front Garden
Dropped kerb and paved to front for off road parking.
Entrance Porch
Double glazed door to front.
Entrance Hall
Door to front, understairs storage cupboard, wall light and radiator.
Through Lounge 26' 5" x 10' 5" ( 8.05m x 3.17m )
Double glazed window to front, gas fire, two ceiling light points, two radiators and double glazed patio doors to rear leading to garden.
Kitchen 14' 10" x 5' 11" ( 4.52m x 1.80m )
Double glazed window to rear, wall and base units with work surfaces over, sink and drainer unit, cooker hood, plumbing for washing machine and dish washer, pantry/larder, two ceiling light points and door to lean too.
Utility / Lean Too
Ceiling light point.
Landing
Two double glazed windows to side and wall light.
Bedroom One 12' 4" x 10' 5" ( 3.76m x 3.17m )
Double glazed window to rear, two built in wardrobes one housing central heating boiler, wall lights, ceiling light point and radiator.
Bedroom Two 11' 1" x 10' 4" ( 3.38m x 3.15m )
Double glazed window to front, built in wardrobes, ceiling light point and radiator.
Bedroom Three 6' 6" x 6' ( 1.98m x 1.83m )
Double glazed window to front, ceiling light point and radiator.
Bedroom Four 13' 5" x 12' 3" ( 4.09m x 3.73m )
Double glazed window to rear, freestanding wardrobe with built in unit over, ceiling light point and radiator.
Bathroom
Double glazed window to rear, bath with electric shower over, vanity wash hand basin, low level WC, part tiling to walls, ceiling light point and radiator.
Rear Garden
Patio, mainly laid to lawn, shed and rear access.
Rear Garage
Up and over doors.
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
Great Barr
Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells
Reference: 105898040
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 21/04/2021
Current heating cost: £1,290/year
Potential heating cost: £801/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £26,775
Recommendations
- Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
- Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- 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)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 20/12/2021 (4 years ago) | £222,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 GORSE FARM ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5LU | £200,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 7 COLERIDGE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5PJ | £195,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 8 THROSTLES CLOSE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5PE | £275,000 | 05/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 61 SHENSTONE ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5LW | £250,000 | 28/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 260 APPLETON AVENUE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5QD | £185,000 | 08/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 24 FERNDALE AVENUE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5QF | £185,000 | 07/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 27 FARLANDS GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5PY | £260,000 | 03/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 78 SHENSTONE ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5LN | £235,000 | 11/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 19 THROSTLES CLOSE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5PE | £186,000 | 28/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 33 FARLANDS GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5PY | £130,000 | 30/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 7 FERNDALE AVENUE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5QF | £249,000 | 16/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 316 OLD WALSALL ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B42 1HR | £230,000 | 13/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 18 EASTWOOD ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5RR | £263,000 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 192 APPLETON AVENUE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5QD | £273,000 | 30/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 32 STAFFORD WAY, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5PB | £170,000 | 17/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 69 SHENSTONE ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5LW | £234,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 289 OLD WALSALL ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B42 1HY | £346,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 89 EASTWOOD ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5RT | £262,000 | 17/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 285 OLD WALSALL ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B42 1HY | £225,000 | 26/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 EASTWOOD ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5RS | £192,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 112 EASTWOOD ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5RP | £205,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 FARLANDS GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5PY | £260,000 | 01/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 30 FERNDALE AVENUE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 5QF | £197,000 | 11/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £210,333 (3 sales)
Area average: £228,800 (20 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: Semi-detached. As of March 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 Birmingham: £1,097/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | 4 Seasons G.B. Ltd. | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | H.S. News | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Old Walsall Rd / Spouthouse Lane | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Hamstead | 0.6 miles |
| University | Hamcam Student Living Hamstead Campus | 1.5 miles |
| University | Maryvale Institute | 1.9 miles |
| Train station | Tame Bridge Parkway | 2.0 miles |
| Hospital | Hallam Street Hospital | 2.3 miles |
| Hospital | Heath Lane Hospital | 2.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 93 |
| Shoplifting | 34 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 197 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2022 |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Outstanding — 19 Jul 2012 |
| Hamstead Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 18 Jul 2016 |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 16 Feb 2017 |
| Hamstead Hall Academy | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Good — 13 May 2024 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).