Property profile

24Gentian Close

Map showing 24, Gentian Close, Birmingham

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Estimated sale price

£255,000

Terraced sold in Allens Cross

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 sold07 Nov 2014
£154,950Change since last sale: +£101,000 (+65%)
Annualised change
+4.4% per yearBirmingham annualised change (terraced) since 2014: +4.6% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £285 per sq ft
£283 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£2 per sq ft (−0.6%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Allens Cross
£241,500Estimate vs local median: +£15,000 (+6.1%)
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 / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area84 m² / 905 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection09 Nov 2010

Sales history

DatePriceChange
07 Nov 2014£154,950-

Local market

Property prices in Allens Cross

Median price£223,250
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£184K – £281K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £223,250 (about £266 per square foot) in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £360,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Allens Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£256,750£276
Terraced30£241,500£285
Semi-Detached52£233,500£271
Flats6£105,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Allens Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Allens Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193,500£90,000£145,000£109,000
2017£206,500£84,500£145,000£126,000
2018£255,000£101,500£175,000£129,950
2019£270,000£88,500£177,000£142,500
2020£358,000£120,000£185,000£160,000
2021£285,000£92,500£207,000£165,000
2022£245,000£79,498£230,000£185,000
2023£360,000£130,000£240,400£181,000
2024£306,250£50,500£237,500£206,500
2025£261,000£130,000£235,175£197,000
2026£140,000£237,500£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Allens Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Allens Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£107£173£142
2017£221£151£172£155
2018£275£143£201£172
2019£278£156£204£183
2020£241£187£203£187
2021£315£143£232£224
2022£257£149£259£233
2023£332£204£268£236
2024£327£116£269£265
2025£276£216£269£246
2026£232£264£308
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Allens Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Allens Cross in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 1NN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 1NN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202511, Gentian Close, Birmingham, B31 1NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000
15 May 202616, Spiceland Road, Birmingham, B31 1NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
30 May 202563, Spiceland Road, Birmingham, B31 1NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
28 Nov 202580, Meadow Brook Road, Birmingham, B31 1NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£307,000
26 Aug 202555, Meadow Brook Road, Birmingham, B31 1NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
3, Gentian Close, BirminghamLeasehold111 m²£169,950 (2010)
4, Gentian Close, BirminghamFreehold78 m²£167,000 (2014)
7 Gentian Close, BirminghamFreehold85 m²£266,000 (2022)
10 Gentian Close, Birmingham, BirminghamFreehold64 m²£220,000 (2022)
11 Gentian Close, BirminghamFreehold90 m²£232,000 (2025)
14 Gentian Close, BirminghamFreehold85 m²£235,000 (2022)
15 Gentian Close, Birmingham-77 m²-
19, Gentian Close, BirminghamLeasehold90 m²£260,000 (2021)
22, Gentian Close, Birmingham-72 m²-
23 Gentian Close, BirminghamLeasehold84 m²£119,000 (2015)

Area insights for B31 1NN

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Overview

Postcode B31 1NN is located in a major urban area, within the Allens Cross ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shenley Lane area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shenley Lane is £55,245 per year. The nearest station is Northfield, about 1.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Manor Farm Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Shenley Lane has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,030 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Shenley Lane has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.8%

Approximately 7.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Shenley Lane is £55,245 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 1NN.

Flood risk

No risk

Shenley Lane near B31 1NN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Northfield located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 1NN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miManor Farm ParkLargeWalking directions to Manor Farm Park
0.3 miLey Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Ley Hill Park
0.2 miShenley Green ParkSmallWalking directions to Shenley Green Park

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
3,939.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.96(-56%)
Vehicle crime
11.53(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.14(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.75(-56%)
Public order
3.39(-44%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
226
82.48%
Other White
14
5.11%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.92%
African
7
2.55%
Chinese
5
1.82%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
35.84%
No qualifications
41
18.14%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.41%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
50.86%
Owns with a mortgage
35
30.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.76%
Other social rented
7
6.03%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.45%
Total households: 116

Schools

In the B31 1NN postcode area, located within Shenley Lane, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 1NN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableLongwill A Primary School for Deaf ChildrenFoundation special school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableVictoria CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Requires improvement

0.2 miNot applicableVictoria SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 1NN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 1NN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSaversBell Lane, Birmingham, B31 1JZWalking directions to Savers
0.5 miIcelandWhitehill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2JUWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miHeron Foods727A Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NGWalking directions to Heron Foods