Property profile

7 Romulus Close

Map showing 7, Romulus Close, Birmingham

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Estimated sale price

£85,000

Flats sold in Handsworth Wood

The box shows the middle 50% of flats 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 sold16 Apr 2025
£80,000Change since last sale: +£4,000 (+4.5%)
Annualised change
+3.3% per yearBirmingham annualised change (flats) since 2025: −1.4% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £159 per sq ft
£176 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£17 per sq ft (+11%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Handsworth Wood
£69,000Estimate vs local median: +£15,000 (+21%)
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 typeFlat / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1976-1982
Floor area44 m² / 474 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection14 Feb 2019

Sales history

DatePriceChange
16 Apr 2025£80,000+18%
07 Feb 2007£68,000-

Local market

Property prices in Handsworth Wood

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £320K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Handsworth Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,250 up to £660,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Handsworth Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£336,250£298
Semi-Detached44£289,000£262
Terraced25£225,000£239
Flats6£69,000£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Handsworth Wood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£90,000£179,000£172,500
2017£208,000£84,000£175,000£132,500
2018£284,000£92,000£207,000£132,500
2019£290,000£87,250£210,000£141,500
2020£299,995£70,500£233,995£140,000
2021£310,000£58,500£244,998£156,250
2022£355,000£95,000£290,000£199,500
2023£352,500£100,000£285,000£225,000
2024£330,000£98,500£254,000£218,500
2025£356,250£97,250£268,000£201,000
2026£392,500£92,750£300,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth Wood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£142£171£146
2017£205£135£168£163
2018£247£147£200£149
2019£222£137£181£157
2020£250£116£219£167
2021£254£117£228£189
2022£270£153£242£202
2023£276£159£243£256
2024£277£153£238£210
2025£305£144£254£220
2026£219£183£260£241
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth Wood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Handsworth Wood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 2AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 2AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Apr 20257, Romulus Close, Birmingham, B20 2ARFlatsLeasehold£80,000
28 Nov 202525, Romilly Avenue, Birmingham, B20 2ATSemi-DetachedLeasehold£192,000
21 Nov 202541, Romilly Avenue, Birmingham, B20 2ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
02 Oct 202525, Romilly Avenue, Birmingham, B20 2ATSemi-DetachedLeasehold£105,000
30 Apr 2026113, Lea Hall Green, Birmingham, B20 2AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2, Romulus Close, BirminghamFreehold78 m²£150,000 (2015)
4, Romulus Close, BirminghamFreehold85 m²£116,000 (2015)
5 Romulus Close, Birmingham-46 m²-
8 Romulus Close, BirminghamFreehold86 m²£161,111 (2022)
9, Romulus Close, Birmingham-48 m²-
10, Romulus Close, Birmingham-87 m²-
11 Romulus Close, Birmingham-42 m²-
15, Romulus Close, Birmingham-48 m²-
16, Romulus Close, BirminghamFreehold95 m²£200,000 (2022)
17 Romulus Close, Birmingham-42 m²-

Area insights for B20 2AR

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Overview

Postcode B20 2AR is located in a major urban area, within the Handsworth Wood ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Handsworth Wood area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Handsworth Wood is £51,173 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Perry Hall Playing Fields.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Handsworth Wood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,488 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Handsworth Wood has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.4%

Approximately 17.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Handsworth Wood is £51,173 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 235 ft away from B20 2AR.

Flood risk

No risk

Handsworth Wood near B20 2AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B20 2AR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Perry Barr

N/A

Walking directions to Perry Barr

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B20 2AR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPerry Hall Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Perry Hall Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
4,221.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.58(-13%)
Vehicle crime
6.72(+3%)
Public order
2.8(-54%)
Burglary
2.8(-31%)
Other crime
2.8(+35%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
48
16.38%
Bangladeshi
45
15.36%
Caribbean
35
11.95%
Pakistani
32
10.92%
African
31
10.58%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
25.93%
No qualifications
49
22.69%
Level 3 (A level)
35
16.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.43%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
44
38.26%
Owns with a mortgage
29
25.22%
Owns outright
19
16.52%
Social rents from council
17
14.78%
Other social rented
3
2.61%
Total households: 115

Schools

In the B20 2AR postcode area, located within Handsworth Wood, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B20 2AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCherry Orchard Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, HandsworthAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 2AR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B20 2AR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSamra's NewsWellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2SFWalking directions to Samra's News
0.4 miThe Food Warehouse2 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1AAWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.5 miMasala Bazaar MetroWalsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AAWalking directions to Masala Bazaar Metro