Francis Road, Birmingham
HA

Francis Road, Birmingham

By haart

£ 125,000

Reviews

2 out of 5 stars

haart says ..

A fifth floor apartment ideally situated close to Broadway Plaza, Five Ways train station and Brindley Place. Currently rented but can be purchased with vacant possession

Property Oracle says ..

This two-bedroom apartment located in Ladywood, Birmingham, offers a potentially appealing option for first-time buyers or investors. Its proximity to Five Ways train station provides excellent transport links to Birmingham city centre and beyond. There are also several schools nearby, catering to different educational preferences. However, potential buyers should note that some of these schools have received mixed Ofsted ratings. The apartment itself is presented in a fair but not exceptional condition. The kitchen and bathroom appear reasonably functional but could benefit from some modernization. Similarly, the bedrooms are acceptable, but improvements in terms of decor or updating could further enhance the property’s appeal. A key aspect to consider is that this is an apartment with little to no associated land. Therefore, this is a significant consideration for anyone wishing for outdoor space and gardening. The price of £125,000 seems competitive within the context of the local area, although a lack of square footage data for comparable properties makes it difficult to definitively assess its precise value relative to the square footage. Given the location, condition, and lack of land, the property will likely suit buyers or investors who prioritise city centre convenience above the features found in more substantial properties.

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
1
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Sqft (est)
813.75

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Metrics Year-on-Year

Average area value
265,066.00 £
Increased by 22.85 %
from 215,770.00 £
Est sale value
353,981.25 £
Increased by 59.34 %
from 222,153.75 £
Average area rental value
1,330.00 £/mo
Increased by 2.94 %
from 1,292.00 £/mo
Est letting value
1,627.50 £/mo
Increased by 100.00 %
from 813.75 £/mo
Est rental Yield
6.02 %
Decreased by 16.27 %
from 7.19 %
Crime Rate
7.00 %
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 7.00 %

Agent Activity

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Nearby Schools

NameTypeOfstedDistance
St John'S & St Peter'S Cofe AcademyAcademy Sponsor LedGood0.42 KM
Mander Portman Woodward Independent CollegeOther Independent School0.51 KM
Hopwood Hall SchoolOther Independent Special SchoolInadequate0.52 KM
St George'S Church Of England Primary SchoolAcademy Sponsor LedGood0.55 KM
The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary Aided SchoolRequires improvement0.68 KM

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Nearby Streets

NameAverage PriceAverage SqftDistance
Leyburn Road £ 147,00000.00 KM
Francis Road £ 000.00 KM
Inkwell Place £ 000.00 KM
Ledbury Close £ 000.00 KM
Glebeland Close £ 130,00000.00 KM

Nearby Transport

NameNLCTLCDistance
Five Ways4503FWY1.21 KM
Jewellery Quarter1097JEQ2.07 KM
Birmingham New Street1127BHM2.62 KM
Birmingham Snow Hill1006BSW2.90 KM
University (Birmingham)4504UNI2.91 KM

Nearby Listings

AddressPriceTypeScoreDistance
Francis Road, Birmingham £ 125,000BUY5 / 100.00 KM
Arden Grove, Ladywood, Birmingham £ 110,000BUYUnknown0.05 KM
Francis Road, Five Ways, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 8SU £ 118,000BUYUnknown0.06 KM
Francis Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 £ 115,000BUYUnknown0.10 KM
Francis Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham £ 95,000BUY6 / 100.10 KM

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