Hylda Road, Birmingham
West Midlands
£190,000Guide Price
Listed on 23/05/2026
Listed on 23/05/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
1075 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached residence in the sought-after area of Handsworth Wood presents a significant opportunity for renovation and value enhancement. Positioned conveniently near reputable schools, shops, and transport links to Birmingham City Centre and the M6 motorway, it is well-suited for families and investors alike. The property features a traditional layout with two versatile reception rooms, a fitted kitchen, a utility area with a downstairs WC, and three spacious bedrooms upstairs, complemented by a family bathroom. Additionally, there are front and rear gardens that offer potential for outdoor improvements. While the home requires comprehensive modernization throughout, it stands as an ideal project for those looking to create a personalized space or capitalize on the investment potential in this desirable location.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
64out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At a guide price of £190,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced at about £177 per sq ft against a local average of £233, making the guide an attractive entry point for a project. Bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
The two-reception layout, gardens and traditional family-home footprint give you a clear canvas to reshape and modernise. The photos show substantial work across several rooms, with particularly deteriorated kitchen and utility surfaces, dated finishes and gardens to reclaim; staining around the rear lean-to junction also merits inspection. The overall score is C: the price and fundamentals are appealing, but the heavy scope leaves limited headroom against the local-average value benchmark before fees.
Key opportunities
- Use the two-reception layout and three-bedroom footprint to create a tailored family home while retaining flexible living and dining space.
- A substantial interior programme can refresh the kitchen, bathroom, finishes and flooring together, rather than making piecemeal updates.
- Reclaim the front and rear gardens, with the rear space offering scope to improve planting and worn paving.
Key risks
- Widespread deterioration and a heavy full-interior programme — plan for a coordinated, multi-room rebuild with significant time and cash commitment, not a cosmetic refresh.
- Dark staining around the rear elevation and lean-to junction needs investigation; the roof condition cannot be confirmed from the photos.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Perry Barr Rail Station
0.7 miles
Train · Perry Barr
Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)
1.2 miles
Tram · Winson Green
Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro)
1.3 miles
Tram · Winson Green
Witton (West Midlands) Rail Station
1.4 miles
Train · Witton
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Current average variable rate is 6.58%
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£776
Based on a loan of £142,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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Pricing
Price history
-9.5% since listed
£190,000£20,000(-9.5%)
21/06/2026£210,000Initial listing
24/05/2026Services
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