The Fordrough, Northfield, Birmingham
By Rice Chamberlains LLP
£ 170,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Rice Chamberlains LLP says ..
** TWO BEDROOM SEMI DETACHED HOUSE WITH NO UPWARD CHAIN** This two bedroom semi detached property located in West Heath near to Longbridge town centre and train station also close to motorway links. In brief the accommodation offered consists of; Fore garden with driveway and garage, porch, entra...
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom semi-detached house in Northfield, Birmingham, presents a mixed bag. The location is its strongest asset. Proximity to local amenities, schools (including a ‘Good’-rated primary school), and transport links to Birmingham city centre is advantageous. However, buyers should be prepared for some renovation work. While the property appears structurally sound, the interior needs modernisation. The kitchen and bathrooms, in particular, appear dated, and the carpets need replacing. The garden is present but requires landscaping, while the driveway and garage provide practical additions. Ultimately, the £170,000 asking price appears competitive considering similar properties in the area, but potential buyers should factor in costs associated with the property’s modernisation. The lack of plot size information is a notable drawback for a thorough assessment, but based on the photos, it appears to be of average size for such a property. The ‘no upward chain’ aspect could be a significant attraction to potential purchasers. In summary, it’s a property that offers potential but requires investment to fulfil its potential.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 5
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 780.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 221,400.00 £Decreased by 7.85 %
- Est sale value
- 290,160.00 £Increased by 67.57 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,122.00 £/moIncreased by 12.88 %
- Est letting value
- 780.00 £/mo
- Est rental Yield
- 6.08 %Increased by 22.58 %
- Crime Rate
- 9.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Heath Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.26 KM |
| West Heath Nursery School | Local Authority Nursery School | Good | 0.56 KM |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | Academy Converter | 0.89 KM | |
| Wychall Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 1.00 KM | |
| Merrishaw Albert Bradbeer Children'S Centre | Children's Centre Linked Site | 1.04 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elms Close | £ 190,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Ivyhouse Road | £ 285,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Nesfield Close | £ 224,950 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cedar Drive | £ 251,238 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Fairfax Drive | £ 135,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield | 1111 | NFD | 1.26 KM |
| Longbridge | 1110 | LOB | 2.75 KM |
| Kings Norton | 1109 | KNN | 3.09 KM |
| Bournville | 1112 | BRV | 4.43 KM |
| Selly Oak | 1105 | SLY | 5.11 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fordrough, Northfield, Birmingham | £ 170,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| The Fordrough, BIRMINGHAM, West Midlands, B31 | £ 190,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.09 KM |
| Burnlea Grove, West Heath, B31 3LT | £ 200,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.11 KM |
| Burnlea Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 | £ 265,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.12 KM |
| Pitclose Road, Birmingham, B31 | £ 190,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.17 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Littlemead Avenue | £ 57,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 28 Littlemead Avenue | £ 80,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 17 Littlemead Avenue | £ 94,500 | 0.06 KM |
| 2 Wakeford Road | £ 147,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 105 The Fordrough | £ 117,000 | 0.09 KM |