Property profile

281 Fordhouse LaneBirmingham

Map showing 281 Fordhouse Lane, Birmingham, Birmingham

Estimated sale price

£240,000

Terraced sold in Stirchley

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold27 Jul 2010
£100,500Change since last sale: +£140,000 (+139%)
Annualised change
+5.6% per yearBirmingham annualised change (terraced) since 2010: +4.0% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £290 per sq ft
£266 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£25 per sq ft (−8.5%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Stirchley
£245,000Estimate vs local median: −£5,000 (−2.0%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area84 m² / 904 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection27 Jan 2021

Sales history

DatePriceChange
27 Jul 2010£100,500-

Local market

Property prices in Stirchley

Median price£252,000
Price per sq ft£291
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£219K – £281K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £252,000 (about £291 per square foot) in Stirchley area, with individual transactions ranging from £16,811 up to £468,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stirchley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£357,500£361
Semi-Detached21£311,000£321
Terraced85£245,000£290
Flats7£147,000£266

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stirchley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stirchley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186,000£90,500£186,000£160,000
2017£232,500£106,500£185,500£170,182
2018£289,703£110,000£206,100£179,500
2019£320,000£129,995£225,000£192,000
2020£282,495£134,500£234,950£202,500
2021£338,500£89,975£235,000£227,000
2022£395,000£135,000£275,400£249,150
2023£426,250£135,500£290,000£265,000
2024£215,000£187,500£279,750£245,000
2025£366,250£147,000£277,813£245,500
2026£360,000£137,750£321,000£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stirchley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stirchley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£183£215£182
2017£212£174£207£190
2018£259£188£227£210
2019£278£234£276£221
2020£263£241£261£239
2021£269£135£249£250
2022£331£230£309£293
2023£354£213£344£297
2024£281£256£316£280
2025£344£266£321£293
2026£338£276£331£293
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stirchley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stirchley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B30 3AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B30 3AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2026307, Fordhouse Lane, Birmingham, B30 3AASemi-DetachedFreehold£321,000
19 Dec 2025333, Fordhouse Lane, Birmingham, B30 3AASemi-DetachedFreehold£468,000
30 May 2025303, Fordhouse Lane, Birmingham, B30 3AADetachedFreehold£377,500
28 Apr 2025273, Fordhouse Lane, Birmingham, B30 3AATerracedFreehold£218,000
23 Jun 2025204, Fordhouse Lane, Birmingham, B30 3ABSemi-DetachedLeasehold£275,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
259 Fordhouse Lane, BirminghamFreehold113 m²£116,000 (2006)
261 Fordhouse Lane, BirminghamFreehold105 m²£280,500 (2023)
263 Fordhouse Lane, BirminghamFreehold83 m²£125,000 (2024)
265 Fordhouse Lane, BirminghamFreehold91 m²£225,000 (2020)
271, Fordhouse Lane, Birmingham-79 m²-
273 Fordhouse Lane, BirminghamFreehold84 m²£218,000 (2025)
275 Fordhouse Lane, Birmingham, BirminghamFreehold87 m²£192,000 (2022)
277 Fordhouse Lane, BirminghamFreehold122 m²£122,500 (2012)
285, Fordhouse Lane, BirminghamFreehold100 m²£187,000 (2015)
287, Fordhouse Lane, BirminghamFreehold93 m²£105,000 (2012)

Area insights for B30 3AA

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Overview

Postcode B30 3AA is located in a major urban area, within the Stirchley ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Kings Heath Park & Stirchley East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kings Heath Park & Stirchley East is £50,072 per year. The nearest station is Pineapple Road, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hazelwell Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Kings Heath Park & Stirchley East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,392 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Kings Heath Park & Stirchley East has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Kings Heath Park & Stirchley East is £50,072 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from B30 3AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Kings Heath Park & Stirchley East near B30 3AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Pineapple Road located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B30 3AA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Pineapple Road

N/A

Walking directions to Pineapple Road
0.6 mi

Bournville

N/A

Walking directions to Bournville

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B30 3AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHazelwell ParkLargeWalking directions to Hazelwell Park
0.4 miDawberry Fields Neighbourhood ParkLargeWalking directions to Dawberry Fields Neighbourhood Park

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
6,643.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.32(-29%)
Vehicle crime
8.89(+37%)
Burglary
5.72(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.08(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.81(-65%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
181
63.07%
Indian
24
8.36%
Other White
11
3.83%
Pakistani
9
3.14%
Other Asian
9
3.14%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
39.42%
No qualifications
43
17.84%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
40.77%
Owns with a mortgage
36
27.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
23.08%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.38%
Shared ownership
2
1.54%
Total households: 130

Schools

In the B30 3AA postcode area, located within Kings Heath Park & Stirchley East, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B30 3AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAllens Croft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryAllens Croft Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryStirchley Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B30 3AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B30 3AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miKings Heath StoreMillbrook Road, Birmingham, B14 6SEWalking directions to Kings Heath Store
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodVicarage Road, Birmingham, B14 7NHWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miEuro Express International Supermarket1541 Pershore Road, Birmingham, B30 2JHWalking directions to Euro Express International Supermarket
0.4 miMustafa Halal Meat Centre1452 Pershore Road, Birmingham, B30 2PHWalking directions to Mustafa Halal Meat Centre
0.4 miStirchley Food & Wine1446 Pershore Road, Birmingham, B30 2PHWalking directions to Stirchley Food & Wine