B14Birmingham

Moseley & King's Heath

Moseley & King's Heath investment guide. Average gross yield 4.7%, unknown rental demand.

4.7%avg gross yield

£250kavg sold price (527 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.7%

-2.2% vs Birmingham avg (6.9%)

Average Asking Price

£250,000

high confidence (527 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,066

2-bed · 3-bed £1,205 · 5.4% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£301

City avg £282/sqft · 19 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in B14

1-bed

£725

per month

4.3% yield

2-bed

£1,066

per month

5.4% yield

3-bed

£1,205

per month

5.7% yield

4-bed

£1,625

per month

6.0% yield

Ownership mix

B14 vs UK average · 25,840 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 16% privately rented (btl) (4pp lower than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

32.6%(UK 32.9%)

-0.3pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

32.2%(UK 29.7%)

+2.5pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

16.0%(UK 20.3%)

-4.3pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

19.2%(UK 17.1%)

+2.1pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in B14

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	6.1%	£243,191	£1,228
Semi-detached →	5.7%	£255,000	£1,215
Detached →	4.5%	£353,046	£1,311
Flat →	9.1%	£139,703	£1,058

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About Moseley & King's Heath (B14, Birmingham)

B14 attracts property investors seeking affordable entry points with a solid 4.7% average gross yield. The area's median asking price of £250,000 positions it competitively for portfolio building, particularly for those targeting multi-unit strategies.

The tenant demographic skews towards professional renters and young families, evidenced by strong demand across all property sizes. Larger properties command higher yields—4-bedroom homes achieve 6% gross returns—suggesting good appeal for shared housing or family lettings in this established residential area.

Prospective investors should note that rental demand data remains limited for B14, requiring thorough local market research before committing capital. Additionally, the yield variance between property sizes (4.3% for 1-beds versus 6% for 4-beds) indicates careful unit selection and positioning are essential for optimising returns.

Sold Price Trend - B14

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

+6.7% over 2 years

Flip Activity - B14

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+26.4%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

13 mo

Flip rate

0.7%

of all sales

Recent case studies

lark close

Terraced

Bought Sept 24

£176k

Sold Mar 26

£210k

18 mo+19.3%

brentford road

Terraced

Bought Jun 24

£240k

Sold Dec 25

£295k

18 mo+19.5%*

Gross 22.9%

cotford road

Semi

Bought Nov 24

£178k

Sold Oct 25

£235k

11 mo+32.9%*

cocksmead croft

Terraced

Bought Apr 24

£150k

Sold Aug 25

£233k

17 mo+49.2%*

Gross 55.0%

sandmere road

Semi

Bought Feb 24

£210k

Sold Mar 25

£272k

13 mo+23.6%*

Gross 29.5%

kelverdale grove

Semi

Bought Sept 23

£163k

Sold Jun 24

£269k

9 mo+65.9%*

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - B14

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Birmingham. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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