Hawkesley Crescent, Longbridge, Birmingham, B31
West Midlands
£220,000
Listed on 17/09/2026
Listed on 17/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
BungalowArea
754 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This two-bedroom detached cedarwood bungalow is set in Austin Village, a Conservation Area known for its distinctive architecture and mature surroundings. The accommodation is entered through a double-glazed porch and includes a lounge with two side windows, a fitted kitchen with space for a dining table, and a separate utility room. The kitchen has an oven, hob and extractor, and the listing notes that it would benefit from modernisation.
There are two double bedrooms and a bathroom with a bath and shower attachment, WC and wash basin. Outside, the property has off-road parking for multiple vehicles and a rear garden with mature shrubs and bushes. The vendor advises that the property is freehold, subject to confirmation by a solicitor. The EPC rating is D and the council tax band is B.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
47out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This detached two-bedroom bungalow in Austin Village has a distinctive setting in a Conservation Area, plus off-road parking and a private, low-maintenance garden. The visible interior is usable but dated, giving a buyer scope for a light refresh and to modernise the kitchen and finishes to their taste.
At £220,000, the asking price is slightly above the local £/sqf average rather than a clear value lead. The overall score is low, with economics the main constraint: purchase and improvement costs look tight against local benchmarks, so this is a more selective project than an obvious margin play.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated kitchen and decorative finishes to give the usable interior a more current feel.
- Make the most of the detached bungalow’s characterful Austin Village setting in a designated Conservation Area.
- Off-road parking for multiple vehicles and a private, low-maintenance rear garden add practical appeal.
Key risks
- Purchase and improvement costs look tight against local benchmarks, limiting the apparent value margin.
Unlock the full analysis
Sign up to see the refurb profile, below-market value, yields, and local market trends for this and every other property that has them.
Sign up freeAlready have an account? Sign in
Interested in similar properties?
Create an alert and we'll notify you when similar renovation opportunities are listed.
Transport
Nearest stations
Northfield Rail Station
0.4 miles
Train · Northfield
Longbridge Rail Station
0.6 miles
Train · Longbridge
Kings Norton Rail Station
1.8 miles
Train · Cotteridge
Bournville Rail Station
2.5 miles
Train · Bournville
Contains public sector information from NaPTAN (DfT) licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Finance
Mortgage calculator
Illustrative repayments based on the asking price, not a mortgage offer.
£
£
£
%
%
years
Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%
Current average variable rate is 6.58%
Monthly Repayments
£899
Based on a loan of £165,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.
Tax
Stamp duty calculator
Indicative tax based on the asking price and the options you select.
Services
Next steps
Explore services to help you with this property purchase.
Get help with this property
Financing, surveys and more – choose a service and we’ll connect you with our trusted partners.
Nearby
Similar properties
Other listings you may want to compare.
