# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (DY6 9SX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 28 ASHLEY CLOSE, KINGSWINFORD, WEST MIDLANDS DY6 9SX |
| Price | £220,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £210,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 23/07/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £840/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,350

### Recommendations
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- I (£2,200 - £3,500)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0405-2075-5002-0023-9806)

## Description

**Enjoying a desirable cul de sac position, this MODERN SEMI DETACHED 'DORMER' STYLE HOUSE offers a GENEROUS layout of accommodation, which requires updating and improvement. There are desirable schools and amenities, all within easy reach. Available with NO UPWARD CHAIN.**

**The accommodation includes GAS CENTRAL HEATING, DOUBLE GLAZING and comprises: entrance porch, reception hall, large rear lounge, separate front sitting room/ dining room/ bedroom 3, fitted kitchen, TWO DOUBLE FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS ( bedroom 2 includes fitted wardrobes) and shower room.**

**The property is set back beyond the BLOCK PAVED DRIVEWAY, which provides ample off road parking and an approach to the GARAGE. To the rear is the enclosed garden which enjoys the afternoon sunshine.**

**Ashley Close forms a sought after cul de sac which is well placed for popular primary and secondary schools. There is easy access into the heart of Kingswinford which offers a wide selection of village shops and amenities.**

**Tenure: Freehold. Construction: brick with a pitched tiled and flat roof. Services: All mains services are connected. Broadband/Mobile coverage: Visit: checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage. Council Tax Band C. EPC D. KINGSWINFORD OFFICE**

**Entrance Porch**

**Reception Hall** - 3.51m x 2.39m (11'6" x 7'10") max.

**Lounge** - 4.52m x 3.48m (14'10" x 11'5")

**Front Sitting Room/ Dining Room/ Bedroom 3** - 3.48m x 3.25m (11'5" x 10'8")

**Kitchen** - 3.48m x 2.39m (11'5" x 7'10")

**First Floor Landing**

**Bedroom 1** - 4.83m x 3.02m (15'10" x 9'11")

**Bedroom 2** - 3.02m x 2.9m (9'11" x 9'6")

**Bathroom** - 2.31m x 1.7m (7'7" x 5'7")

**Garage** - 4.98m x 2.69m (16'4" x 8'10")

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/165041636/1340374) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/165041636/1340375) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 28 ASHLEY CLOSE, KINGSWINFORD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY6 9SX | £210,000 | 06/02/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 KINGSDENE AVENUE, KINGSWINFORD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY6 9TB | £265,000 | 23/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 31 ASHLEY CLOSE, KINGSWINFORD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY6 9SX | £215,000 | 10/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 9 HILLWOOD CLOSE, KINGSWINFORD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY6 9TD | £255,000 | 17/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 13 KINGSLEY ROAD, KINGSWINFORD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY6 9RY | £350,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 70 KINGSLEY ROAD, KINGSWINFORD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY6 9RT | £300,000 | 13/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 95 MOUNT PLEASANT, KINGSWINFORD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY6 9ST | £265,000 | 04/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 128 MOUNT PLEASANT, KINGSWINFORD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY6 9SH | £180,000 | 13/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 HILLDENE ROAD, KINGSWINFORD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY6 9SR | £300,000 | 28/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 99 COT LANE, KINGSWINFORD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY6 9TH | £490,000 | 08/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 KINGSDENE AVENUE, KINGSWINFORD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY6 9TB | £264,000 | 31/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 64 MOUNT PLEASANT, KINGSWINFORD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY6 9SE | £218,000 | 13/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 KINGSLEY ROAD, KINGSWINFORD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY6 9RY | £325,000 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 HILLDENE ROAD, KINGSWINFORD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY6 9SR | £236,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 ASHLEY CLOSE, KINGSWINFORD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY6 9SX | £260,000 | 06/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 MOUNT PLEASANT, KINGSWINFORD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY6 9TG | £275,000 | 13/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 151 KINGSLEY ROAD, KINGSWINFORD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY6 9RS | £335,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 54 RIDGE ROAD, KINGSWINFORD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY6 9RG | £415,000 | 07/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 67 RIDGE ROAD, KINGSWINFORD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY6 9RE | £320,000 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 MOUNT PLEASANT, KINGSWINFORD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY6 9SE | £283,000 | 21/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 KINGSLEY ROAD, KINGSWINFORD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY6 9RX | £265,000 | 16/02/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £290,800 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £262,673 (49 Semi-detached, DY6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -16.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Dudley). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £764/mo
- **Realistic:** £849/mo
- **Optimistic:** £934/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid Staffs (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, New Street, DY6 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, High St, DY8 | £795/mo | 2 | 0.74 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Bungalow, Sandhurst Grove, DY8 | £1,245/mo | 2 | 0.89 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Surrey Drive, DY6 | £1,000/mo | 2 | 0.96 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Southern Close, DY6 | £1,150/mo | 2 | 1.01 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, High Street, DY6 | £885/mo | 2 | 1.08 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £996/mo (6 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £95,000

*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 £950/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-36/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.7%

*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:** £3,056/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 9.4%
- **10y growth:** 57.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Dudley; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 69.8%

## 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)