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Telegraph
6 days ago
- Business
- Telegraph
The little-known area of ‘bohemian Birmingham' where house prices are booming
As Jana Walter poured more and more cash into her money pit of a fixer-upper house, she took comfort in one thing. The sprawling Victorian property is in the south Birmingham suburb of Moseley where, by the end of the year, a new railway station will open linking it to the city centre. 'I knew it was coming and it made me a bit more courageous in terms of the renovation,' says Walter. 'I think the street will come up in time and it will be a good investment.' Certainly, new train lines have a habit of triggering outperforming house price growth, the most obvious example being London's Elizabeth line. Between 2009, when work began on the new cross-London line, and 2021, a year before it finally opened, prices had more than doubled in many of the areas the new service would pass through, according to a study by Knight Frank. Birmingham's Camp Hill line is a much smaller project, which will reopen the train line between the city centre and Moseley, King's Heath and Stirchley. Services last ran in 1941 before becoming a victim of wartime cuts. Journey times to New Street will be a maximum of 14 minutes, turning these three neighbourhoods into prime commuter suburbs. And, when the new HS2 line eventually opens at Curzon Street, half a mile from New Street, it will be possible to reach London in 49 minutes. Walter, 44, a former management consultant who is currently working as a chef, bought her fixer-upper house back in 2020 for just £285,000. 'Yes, it was cheap,' she laughs. 'But there is a reason for that.' Restoring the house has taken five years and counting. Walter, along with her sons Noah, three and Isaac, one, and Evie the cocker spaniel, finally moved in earlier this year, having spent comfortably more on the work than the house cost to buy. The motive for the move, from Ladywood, in west Birmingham, was partly space, since Walter had previously lived in a smaller end-of-terrace house. 'The other reason was that Ladywood doesn't really have a high street,' she says. 'Everything was a drive away or a 30 to 40-minute walk. Moseley was at the top of my list because it is a very pretty place, it has good shops and cafes, and a diverse community. There are some real characters, which is fantastic.' Defying the house price slump Price growth around Crossrail stations began almost as soon as funding for the new line was announced. The Camp Hill Line was confirmed in March 2021 with an opening date expected in 2023 and the news, says Ashley Lowe, of Rice Chamberlain estate agents, generated plenty of buzz. 'But because it got pushed back and pushed back, many people are waiting until there are actually trains on the platform [to buy],' he says. Despite the delays to the line, research by Hamptons suggests that price growth along the line in the past five years has been impressively healthy. Average sale prices in Moseley and Stirchley have increased 20pc, to £326,000 and £282,000 respectively. King's Heath prices rose 16pc to an average £262,000 in the same period. This growth looks particularly impressive when compared to trendy Harborne, four miles away. Prices there are up just 5pc to £347,000. Three miles away, affluent Edgbaston's prices have fallen 7pc to £377,000. The past year has been a tough one for the UK's property market, with April's stamp duty threshold changes, stiff interest rates and global insecurity. Despite these headwinds, Moseley saw prices grow 4.5pc, King's Heath 2.4pc and Stirchley 1pc over the past 12 months, according to Hamptons. By comparison, Harborne's prices are also up 1pc, but Edgbaston's have fallen by 5.8pc. In Moseley, James Brain, of Robert Oulsnam Estate Agents, says the key driver of the area's market is its good stock of large family homes which attract buyers like Walter. 'The vast majority of buyers are moving very locally, they tend to move up here from smaller homes as family size increases, and then they tend to stay,' he says. The area itself is also a selling point. 'It is quite a vibrant place, a very diverse location, and it is considered to be the bohemian part of Birmingham,' explains Brain. 'You have got good nightlife and restaurants, you are surrounded by parkland and you are only 2.5 miles from the city centre.' If Moseley is family territory, then King's Heath, which will be one stop down the new line, is all about first-time buyers. Lowe says many young professionals come to him after a spell renting in the city centre. Often, he says, they are priced out of Moseley, but in King's Heath, they can pick up an average three-bedroom terrace for around £300,000 to £320,000. As well as its value for money, King's Heath has acquired a reputation for being one to watch. Certainly its high street is filling up with new coffee shops and bars, there are artisan markets and live music events, and every summer, thousands attend the annual Queen's Heath Pride event. Stirchley has also seen its fortunes change in the past five or so years, says Lucy Carter, a valuer and senior negotiator at Nicholas George estate agents. 'There are a lot more independent shops and restaurants, there is a lot happening now which there wasn't in the past,' she says. Carter believes that the changes in Stirchley are more likely to be gentrification as buyers spill over from more expensive neighbours. However, now that the train line is months from completion, she notes that demand for homes close to all three stations is increasing as buyers finally believe the service will really happen. 'I definitely think it will add more value now,' she says.
Yahoo
06-08-2025
- Yahoo
Judge warns thug involved in 'honeytrap' attack not to take revenge on friends
A thug has been warned by a judge not to take revenge on his one-time friends who involved him in a sick 'honeytrap' attack. David Bambrough allowed his flat in Small Heath to be used by associates Daniel Aston, Steven Baker, his son Matthew Baker and Shannon Wolleter to beat up Anthony Cooper after they kidnapped him on October 3, 2021. He also joined in the attack by kicking the victim, for which he admitted assault, but was the only one spared jail last month. READ MORE: Face of 'obsessive' ex-boyfriend who tormented two women and cut one's hair Meanwhile, the other four were sent down having admitted more serious offences of kidnap and unlawful wounding. Bambrough, aged 41, and now from Moseley, was back at Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday, August 5, along with Matthew Baker, in order to be made the subject of a restraining order banning them from contact with Mr Cooper. During the hearing Judge Dean Kershaw confirmed he had received information from 'various sources' alleging that Bambrough had made comments about 'wanting to get people who had got him into this'. He told Bambrough he was 'fortunate' to receive a suspended sentence but he would 'review whether rehabilitation is the right course' if there were further issues. Addressing his barrister Judge Kershaw said: "I want to be clear, please explain to him, do the sentence I imposed and put it behind him." He further clarified that it had not been Mr Cooper or any of the other defendants that had made accusations against Bambrough. It is understood he had been overhead making comments upon leaving court following his sentencing last month. Mr Cooper had been friends with his attackers and even worked at the same charity as them. But Steven Baker turned on him due to being unhappy that he was in a relationship with a woman named Bethany Love, who he supposedly saw as a daughter. There was also an allegation Mr Cooper was in debt for £150 to Aston. Consequently Baker, his son Matthew Baker, and Aston concocted a plot to kidnap him. They used Aston's then girlfriend Wolleter to lure him to a spot on the street by acting as a 'honeytrap' and pretending she fancied him. Once they succesfully abducted Mr Cooper they brutally beat him up over the course of the next few hours before dropping him back near his home. He had been smacked in the head with a tyre iron, punched, kicked and threatened with a knife to his throat while Wolleter and stamped on his genitals as a final insult to injury. FULL STORY: 'Chop your legs off' - Full story of honeytrap plot sparked by Facebook post But their attack was as clumsy as it was vicious and they left a trail of evidence linking them to the assault. Aston, aged 33, of no fixed address, was sentenced to five years and eight months albeit he has already been released having been remanded into custody at an early stage. Wolleter, aged 30, of Orchard Way in Trowbidge, Wiltshire, received two years and ten months. Steven Baker, 61, of Runcorn Road, Balsall Heath, and Matthew Baker, 29, of Tynedale Road, Tyseley, were both jailed for three years and nine months. Bambrough was sentenced to six months suspended, including 35 days of rehabilitation activity and 100 hours of unpaid work. Steven Baker was excused from attending Tuesday's restraining order hearing for health reasons but his barrister accepted the prosecution's application in his absence. Wolleter and Aston will be called to court to be made subject to the same order at a later date, albeit they remain behind bars.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Yahoo
Travellers arrive at Birmingham park in 'greater numbers than ever before'
Travellers have arrived at a popular Birmingham park in 'greater numbers than every before.' A large group of caravans and other vehicles drove onto Swanshurst Park, on the border of Moseley and Billesley, on Sunday evening, July 20. It was said to be the fifth incursion this year and the council's Interim Head of Parks told a Moseley ward meeting the authority was looking to install extra barriers. READ MORE: Crowds at Birmingham New Street as trains north and south cancelled and delayed READ MORE: Birmingham city centre crackdown explained - affected streets and banned activities READ MORE: New security measures on the way for Birmingham park after Travellers set up camp multiple times It was said that travellers gained access this time by moving a large log and driving in past bike racks. The Friends of Swanshurst Park, a volunteer-run group, posted on Facebook on Sunday evening: "I'm sorry to say what some of you may already know - there are travellers on Swanshurst in greater numbers than ever before. Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp, click the link to join "This was not because the council measures were inadequate. The new security measures are intact but they moved one of the large logs by the car park and drove in past the bike rack. "The eviction notice will be served tomorrow. It would really help if members of the public did not employ them. "Then they would not have an incentive to come here." The council said previously: "birmingham-city-council>Birmingham City Council is committed to actively protecting its land and will take steps to recover this land where unauthorised encampments encroach upon it.'The council has useable transit sites and plots for use by the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community – which is in line with Government policy – and details of the Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment carried out and updated in 2019 can be found on our website."
Associated Press
11-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Sam Dilay Fitness Studio Now Serving More Communities in Birmingham, UK
07/11/2025, Birmingham // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // Sam Dilay Fitness Studio Birmingham is opening its doors to even more communities, now welcoming residents from Bearwood, Moseley, Quinton, Selly Oak, and Birmingham City Centre. As more people prioritise fitness, mental health, and sustainable life changes, the studio offers a welcoming and supportive space where they can achieve lasting results that benefit both body and mind. Founded by Sam Dilay, a highly experienced personal trainer in Birmingham, Sam Dilay Fitness Studio Birmingham provides 1-to-1 training sessions designed to support each client's unique fitness journey. Whether the goal is weight loss, strength building, or staying motivated, Sam works closely with clients to create an empowering experience that encourages commitment and consistent progress. Sam caters to individuals of all fitness levels, from beginners to gym-goers seeking new challenges. Rejecting generic, one-size-fits-all routines, he tailors every program to each client's lifestyle, ability, and long-term goals, creating fitness plans that are not only effective but also realistic. He also tracks progress over time and continuously tweaks each plan to support ongoing improvement. Equipped with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and modern facilities, Sam Dilay Fitness Studio Birmingham offers everything needed for effective training. It also has an outdoor training space—a private garden circuit—which provides an opportunity for clients to exercise in fresh air. This combination of indoor and outdoor facilities ensures a versatile and motivating environment to support every client's fitness journey. Aside from a range of personal training services, including strength and conditioning, weight loss programs, boxing classes, and mobility improvement, Sam Dilay Fitness Studio offers guidance on nutrition and healthy habits. It offers nutritional strategies based on what works best for each individual, whether that involves balancing macronutrients, meal timing, or more specialized approaches. This personalized method helps clients achieve their goals while building lasting, sustainable habits. Now serving some of Birmingham's most active neighbourhoods, Sam Dilay Fitness Studio makes results-driven training more accessible. Bearwood and Moseley residents, known for their strong community and interest in wellness, now have a nearby option. People working or living in Birmingham City Centre can take advantage of flexible scheduling before or after work, while university students and professionals in Selly Oak and residents of Quinton can now conveniently book sessions without long travel. For clients who prefer the convenience of training at home, Sam Dilay Fitness Studio Birmingham also provides online sessions, ideal for busy individuals. It welcomes new clients throughout the year, and there is no fitness prerequisite to get started—only the readiness to commit to their health and well-being. Learn more about Sam Dilay Fitness Studio Birmingham by visiting its website at About Sam Dilay Fitness Studio Birmingham Sam Dilay Fitness Studio Birmingham offers private, one-on-one personal training in a distraction-free space. The studio serves clients throughout Birmingham seeking structured, personalised, and effective fitness guidance. ### Media Contact Sam Dilay Fitness Studio Birmingham 21 Metchley Park Rd, Birmingham B15 2PQ, UK +44 121 468 1447 newsroom: Source published by Submit Press Release >> Sam Dilay Fitness Studio Now Serving More Communities in Birmingham, UK
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Birmingham's 8 most exclusive streets where mansions cost over £1 million
These are the Birmingham streets where houses don't come cheap. For most ordinary folk, securing a property round here is out of the question - you have to be pretty rich to live in these parts. The eight most expensive streets in the city have been named, based on average sales prices. READ MORE: The violent Midlands streets where most serious crimes happen as hotspots named Get our local newsletters like Black Country News, MySolihull and MySuttonColdfield straight to your inbox Large gated properties sell for over £1 million on Birmingham's poshest streets, where the richest residents like to get away from the noise and hustle and bustle of the rest of the city. The leafy streets of Edgbaston, Harborne and Moseley are where homes cost the most. This won't come as a surprise to most Brummies, with these areas regarded as some of the most affluent in the city. Taking the title of the 'poshest' street in Birmingham is Westfield Road in Edgbaston. Typical homes there sell for an eye-watering £1.67 million. Wellington Road and Sir Harrys Road, also in Edgbaston, aren't far behind on the list. Birmingham's most expensive streets Westfield Road, Edgbaston - £1.67m Wellington Road, Edgbaston - £1.64m Sir Harrys Road, Edgbaston - £1.6m Carpenter Road, Edgbaston - £1.55m St Mary's Road, Harborne - £1.28m Frederick Road, Edgbaston - £1.27m Fitz Roy Avenue, Harborne - £1.08m St Agnes Road, Moseley - £1m Experts analysed sales data over the last four years to deliver average street-by-street property prices. Sales are fairly rare in these areas, only a handful since 2020. That's perhaps not surprising as only a select few individuals will be able to afford houses round here, while residents may be content and unlikely to leave very often. Land Registry data was analysed by sales company Property Solvers. They said: "On Westfield Road (B15), three properties sold for an average of £1,673,333. "Wellington Road (B15), three properties sold for an average of £1,643,333. "Also, Sir Harrys Road (B15) saw three properties sell for an average of £1,602,000."
