Harborne · B17

Swindon Road, Harborne

Swindon Road, Harborne B17 8JJ

£195,000Available

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Agent's summary

A two-bedroom end-terrace property offered with no upward chain, presenting excellent investment potential with scope for extension to the side (subject to planning). Positioned within a well-connected residential location ideal for professionals, hospital staff and students, this is a strong opportunity for landlords, developers or buyers seeking a value-add project.

Beds2
Baths1
Receptions2
TypeEnd Of Terrace
From McHugo Homes Sales

The home, in the agent’s words

  • Two-bedroom end-terrace
  • End-plot position
  • Close to hospitals & University
  • Convenient commuter location
  • Private rear garden
  • Excellent transport links
  • Strong rental demand area
  • Scope for side extension (STPP)
  • Ideal for professionals & students
  • No upward chain
Read the full agent description

This two-bedroom end-terrace home is offered to the market with no upward chain, presenting an exciting opportunity for investors seeking a well-located property with strong rental appeal and clear potential to enhance and add value over time.
The home benefits from its end-terrace position, providing additional outdoor space and offering scope for side extension works (subject to the necessary planning permissions). This makes it particularly attractive to buyers looking for a project with genuine upside, whether through refurbishment, reconfiguration or future development.
Internally, the accommodation offers a practical layout ideal for professionals, hospital staff and city workers with convenient access to Birmingham city centre, the Medical Quarter and surrounding amenities. The property also benefits from a private garden, adding further appeal.
Swindon Road remains a consistently popular location due to its transport links, proximity to key employment hubs and access to local parks and lifestyle amenities — all of which contribute to strong tenant demand.
A superb opportunity for landlords and investors seeking a no-chain end-terrace with future potential.

Area
Swindon Road is conveniently positioned within a popular and well-established residential pocket, ideally placed for both families and professionals seeking a convenient setting with excellent access to the city. Located close to City Road and the wider Edgbaston and Bearwood borders, this is a superb location for those wanting a strong community feel while remaining well connected.
The area is particularly well suited to healthcare and education professionals, with Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Metropolitan Hospital and the wider Medical Quarter all within easy reach, alongside a convenient commute to the University of Birmingham. Harborne, Edgbaston Village and Bearwood are also close by, offering an excellent selection of independent cafés, quality restaurants and everyday shopping amenities.
Transport links are a key advantage, with straightforward routes into Birmingham city centre, alongside easy access to the wider motorway network including the M5, M6 and M40, making this an ideal base for commuters. Public transport connections are also readily available, providing further flexibility for travel.
Families are exceptionally well catered for with a strong selection of local schooling nearby, including Shireland Primary School, George Dixon Academy, Lordswood Girls High School and St Paul's School for Girls, as well as a range of highly regarded independent schools across Edgbaston.
For leisure and recreation, there are a variety of green spaces close at hand including Edgbaston Reservoir, Summerfield Park and Cannon Hill Park, ideal for weekend walks, cycling and family days out. Further leisure facilities include Edgbaston Priory Club and Edgbaston Golf Club, while Birmingham's premium shopping and lifestyle destinations such as The Mailbox and Bullring are also easily accessible.

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Connected for everyday life

100%

of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.

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Ofcom · Jan 2026 · postcode B17 8JJ · residential premises

Getting about

1.2 miles

to Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station

Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
7.8 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
14.1 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit

Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.

Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km area

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