27 THE GROVE
BIRMINGHAM, GREAT BARR, WEST MIDLANDS B43 7AY
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
95 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£58,500 Feb 1998
Price per m²
£3,474/m²
Local average
£266,172 (+24%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (21,676 of 33,755)
Street crime
70 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- EXTENDED THREE BEDROOM
- SEMI DETACHED
- KEY READY CONDITION
- GREAT POTENTIAL FOR SIDE EXTENSION SUBJECT TO PLANNING
- UTILITY & GARAGE
- ADDITIONAL LOFT ROOM WITH VELUX
- PRIVATE DRIVEWAY
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The property is approached via a spacious, private paved driveway leading to a secure porch and front entrance. Inside, the welcoming hallway provides stairs to the first floor and doors off to the main living areas, including a recently refurbished downstairs WC. The generous through lounge features a bow window, a stylish fireplace with surround, and flows seamlessly into a bright conservatory, which has been enhanced with attractive new flooring and creates excellent additional living space.
The refitted kitchen is beautifully appointed with a modern range of wall and base units, work surfaces, integrated appliances, hob and oven, and a sink with drainer positioned beneath a window. A side door leads into the utility room, which offers further storage, plumbing for white goods, patio door access to the garden, and integral entry into the garage.
Upstairs, the landing gives way to three bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from a bay window and fitted wardrobes, while the second double bedroom also includes built-in storage. Bedroom three is well proportioned and overlooks the front elevation. The modern family bathroom comprises a tiled suite with bath, separate shower enclosure, low-level WC, and wash hand basin. The landing also provides ladder access to a loft room with Velux window, offering useful additional space.
Externally, the rear garden is a particular highlight. Set on a wide plot, it features lawned areas with a pathway weaving through, mature shrubs and hedges to the boundaries, a decked seating area, rear patio with summerhouse a real bonus to the garden with excellent versatility for usage and currently set up as a Bar and hobby room.
The property also comes with the benefit of previous plans in place for an extension over the garage and to the rear of the kitchen, offering the exciting potential to further enhance the living space (subject to new approval from the local authority).
Listed by
Great Barr
Paul Carr
Reference: 166335476
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 28/06/2021
Expiry date: 27/06/2031
Current heating cost: £1,163/year
Potential heating cost: £809/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,900
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan One
EPC Graphs
EPC Graph
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 06/02/1998 (28 years ago) | £58,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AX | £265,000 | 07/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 10 MERRIONS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AT | £219,000 | 17/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 50 MERRIONS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AT | £223,000 | 28/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 11 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY | £202,000 | 29/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 55 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RY | £250,000 | 28/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 GLENEAGLES DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RX | £390,000 | 01/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 63 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RY | £347,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RY | £265,500 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 122 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AX | £275,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 357 BIRMINGHAM ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AR | £235,000 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 145 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AU | £350,000 | 23/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 42 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7SA | £290,000 | 15/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 345 BIRMINGHAM ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AR | £342,000 | 04/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 14 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY | £290,000 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 56 PEAK HOUSE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7SA | £313,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 10 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY | £340,000 | 20/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 124 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AX | £250,000 | 05/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 5 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY | £285,000 | 18/10/2021 | Terraced |
| 64 MERRIONS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AT | £210,000 | 27/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 66 MERRIONS CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AT | £184,000 | 22/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 112 CORONATION ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AX | £208,000 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 26 GLENEAGLES DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7RX | £300,000 | 26/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 299 BIRMINGHAM ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AP | £250,000 | 02/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 113 CHAPEL LANE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7BA | £457,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £279,250 (4 sales)
Area average: £281,175 (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: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Birmingham Rd / Chapel Lane | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Great Barr News & Booze | 0.8 miles |
| Shop | Esquire | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Tame Bridge Parkway | 1.8 miles |
| Train station | Hamstead | 2.0 miles |
| University | Maryvale Institute | 2.0 miles |
| University | BCU Oscott Gardens | 3.4 miles |
| Hospital | Bilston Street Surgery | 7.9 miles |
| Hospital | Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital | 9.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2022 |
| Q3 Academy Great Barr | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 17 Apr 2013 |
| Whitecrest Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 9 Jun 2011 |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 16 Feb 2017 |
| Yew Tree Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 16 Nov 2021 |
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 Semi-Detached House, Walstead Close, WS5 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Park Hall Road, WS5 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 0.88 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Waddington Avenue, B43 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 1.03 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Newton Road, B43 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 1.03 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Bude Road, WS5 | £1,295/mo | 3 | 1.06 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,319/mo (5 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
- 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).