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103 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD

BROMSGROVE, LICKEY END, WORCESTERSHIRE B60 1DF

4 beds Listed 26 Jul 2014 (-4340d)

£335,000

Guide Price

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Last sold

£327,000 Oct 2014

Local average

£472,307 (-29.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,548 of 33,755)

Street crime

48 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Substantial Family Home With Wonderful Views To Rear, Spacious Accommodation And Delightful Mature Gardens. EPC = D.





Description: 103 Birmingham Road is a substantial family home which enjoys a prime position on an ever poplar road in this established location. Having been modernised by the current owners the spacious interior offers ideal family accommodation with a particular feature being the mature garden and far reaching views. The accommodation to this delightful home comprises; reception hall, guest cloaks, two reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room and separate utility. Upstairs there are four bedrooms and family bathroom complete the internal accommodation. The property also has a single garage (currently partitioned) and ample driveway parking.

Approach The property is set back behind a walled fore garden with lawn, established beds and ample driveway parking leading to front door with double opening glazed doors into Porch with two ceiling light points and tiled flooring. The hardwood front door with inset decorative panel leads into:

Reception Hall With two ceiling light points, stairs rising to first floor accommodation, door to useful storage area which continues into garage which is currently partitioned but could be opened to return to a full size garage.

Utility Area With wall mounted Worcester Bosch central heating boiler and appliance space and plumbing for washing machine.
Front Reception Room With double glazed bay window to front elevation, feature focal point of the room being a multi-fuel burner with tiled hearth and wooden mantel over, ceiling light point.

Second Reception Room Having feature focal point as a multi-fuel burning stove on a tiled hearth with a wooden mantel above, two ceiling light points, central heating radiator, sliding double glazed patio doors onto rear garden and further double glazed window to side elevation. Double opening part glazed doors lead into:

Kitchen / Breakfast Room Appointed with an extensive range of cream fronted wall and base units including glass fronted display cabinets, work surface over incorporating ceramic sink and drainer with mixer tap, five ring range style cooker, further appliance space for fridge freezer, tiled splash backs, three ceiling light points, two double glazed windows to rear elevation and further double glazed French doors opening to rear garden, central heating radiator, tiled floor. Door to:

Inner Hallway With continuation of tiled floor, light point, door off to:

Guest Cloaks With low level flush WC, wash hand basin with useful vanity storage below and mosaic tiling to splash backs, feature stained glass window to side and ceiling light point,

From the Reception Hall stairs rise to:

First Floor Landing With loft access and ceiling light point, doors lead off to:

Bedroom 1 With double glazed bay window to front elevation with far reaching views of open countryside, ceiling light point, central heating radiator.

Bedroom 2 With double glazed window to rear elevation with far reaching views of open countryside and the Malvern Hills., central heating radiator, ceiling light point.

Bedroom 3 Having double glazed windows to both front and rear elevations, central heating radiator, ceiling light point.
Bedroom 4 Having double glazed window to front elevation, central heating radiator, ceiling light point.

Family Bathroom Appointed with a white suite comprising low level flush WC, panel bath, wash hand basin with vanity storage, double shower cubicle, full tiling to walls, central heating radiator, double glazed window to rear elevation, ceiling light point.

Rear Garden Adjacent to the property is a patio area ideal for outdoor entertaining, steps lead down to the rest of the garden which is laid predominantly to lawn edged with mature planted borders. To the rear of the garden steps lead down to workshop. A pathway to the side of the property gives gated access to the front driveway.

Workshop Being of timber construction.

Listed by

Bromsgrove

Andrew LLP

Reference: 45561661

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10919737

Property Details

Street: 103 Old Birmingham Road

Town: Lickey End

Postcode: B60 1DF

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 06/04/2015

Work Completed: 16/03/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #8243283

Property Details

Street: 103 Old Birmingham Road

Town: Lickey End

Postcode: B60 1DF

Installation Details

Items: 15 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 28/06/2011

Work Completed: 06/06/2011

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

21% since 2010

Event Date Price % change
Sold 29/10/2014 (11 years ago) £327,000 +21.1%
Sold 15/10/2010 (15 years ago) £270,000

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
27 STAPLE FLAT, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1HD £785,000 26/09/2025 Detached
Same street 77A OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF £337,500 01/08/2025 Semi-detached
23 STAPLE FLAT, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1HD £463,000 21/03/2025 Detached
Same street 101 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF £511,500 19/04/2024 Semi-detached
18 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DE £390,000 29/09/2023 Detached
Same street 129 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF £445,000 16/03/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 97 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF £655,000 25/11/2022 Detached
114 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, MARLBROOK, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DH £624,999 21/10/2022 Detached
Same street 91A OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF £224,000 18/08/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 91A OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF £230,000 17/06/2022 Semi-detached
21 STAPLE FLAT, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1HD £589,000 16/06/2022 Detached
Same street 99 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF £468,000 11/02/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 101 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF £525,000 15/11/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £424,500 (8 sales)

Area average: £570,400 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -11.4%
10y growth 42.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bromsgrove. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -0.9%
5y (index) 15.9%
10y (index) 41.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Bromsgrove. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £881/mo
Realistic £979/mo
Optimistic £1,077/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bromsgrove.

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Bromsgrove- Old Birmingham Road 0.0 miles
Bus stop Staple Flat 0.0 miles
Shop Tesco Express 0.4 miles
Shop Lickey End Convenience Store 0.5 miles
Train station Barnt Green 2.2 miles
Hospital Bromsgove Private Hospital 2.5 miles
Train station Bromsgrove 2.8 miles
Hospital Alexandra Hospital 7.8 miles
University University of Birmingham School of Dentistry 8.3 miles
University BIMM University Birmingham 10.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 25
Vehicle crime 6
Criminal damage and arson 4
Other theft 3
Burglary 2
Other crime 2
Public order 2
Drugs 1
Robbery 1
Shoplifting 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 48

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
Catshill First School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 4 Mar 2013
Lickey End First School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 3 Mar 2024
Catshill Middle School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 12 Jan 2017
Chadsgrove School Other 0.8 miles Outstanding — 4 Dec 2012
Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Other 0.8 miles (No rating)

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
4 Bed Detached House, The Retreat, B61 £1,845/mo 4 0.68 miles OpenRent
4 Bed Detached House, Beechcroft Drive, B61 £1,995/mo 4 1.06 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,920/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.57%
Max investor price (0.8%) £240,000
Target investor price (1%) £192,000
Gross yield 6.9%
Cost-to-rent ratio 14.5×
Monthly cashflow £384/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 4.7%
  • 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).