# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (B43 7AY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 27 THE GROVE, BIRMINGHAM, GREAT BARR, WEST MIDLANDS B43 7AY | | Price | £330,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £58,500 Feb 1998 | ## Description The Grove is an immaculate three-bedroom family home, ideally situated in a highly sought-after location just off Coronation Road. The property enjoys close proximity to well-regarded schools, excellent public transport links, motorway access, and local amenities, including Merrion's Nature Reserve. Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, it offers both privacy and convenience. 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). ## Property Photos - ![Photo 18](/listings/photos/166335476/588320) - Photo 18 - ![Photo 16](/listings/photos/166335476/588328) - Photo 16 - ![Photo 20](/listings/photos/166335476/588335) - Photo 20 - ![Photo 9](/listings/photos/166335476/588341) - Photo 9 - ![Photo 15](/listings/photos/166335476/588349) - Photo 15 - ![Photo 17](/listings/photos/166335476/588350) - Photo 17 - ![Photo 19](/listings/photos/166335476/588353) - Photo 19 - ![Photo 18](/listings/photos/166335476/588359) - Photo 18 - ![Photo 21](/listings/photos/166335476/588366) - Photo 21 - ![Photo 14](/listings/photos/166335476/588368) - Photo 14 - ![Photo 13](/listings/photos/166335476/588372) - Photo 13 - ![Photo 12](/listings/photos/166335476/588381) - Photo 12 - ![Photo 28](/listings/photos/166335476/588392) - Photo 28 - ![Photo 23](/listings/photos/166335476/588400) - Photo 23 - ![Photo 24](/listings/photos/166335476/588408) - Photo 24 - ![Photo 25](/listings/photos/166335476/588416) - Photo 25 - ![Photo 26](/listings/photos/166335476/588418) - Photo 26 - ![Photo 27](/listings/photos/166335476/588425) - Photo 27 - ![Photo 22](/listings/photos/166335476/588428) - Photo 22 - ![Photo 29](/listings/photos/166335476/588431) - Photo 29 - ![Photo 30](/listings/photos/166335476/588434) - Photo 30 - ![Photo 7](/listings/photos/166335476/588435) - Photo 7 - ![Photo 5](/listings/photos/166335476/588439) - Photo 5 - ![Photo 8](/listings/photos/166335476/588441) - Photo 8 - ![Photo 10](/listings/photos/166335476/588443) - Photo 10 - ![Photo 11](/listings/photos/166335476/588445) - Photo 11 - ![Photo 4](/listings/photos/166335476/588448) - Photo 4 - ![Photo 17](/listings/photos/166335476/588451) - Photo 17 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan One](/listings/photos/166335476/588457) - Floorplan One ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Graph ](/listings/photos/166335476/588461) - EPC Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 27 THE GROVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7AY | £58,500 | 06/02/1998 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £266,172 (57 Semi-detached, B43, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +24% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Sandwell). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £845/mo - **Realistic:** £939/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,033/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 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)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow) - **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:** 4.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 22× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-200/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.5% *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:** 13.7% - **10y growth:** 49.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Sandwell; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.7% - **5y growth (index):** 35.9% - **10y growth (index):** 87.1% ## 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)