Family home in Walsall goes to auction as rents in the area rise 8.7%

With three-bedroom rents in Walsall now averaging £945 a month and rising, this family home offers you a strong income opportunity.

A three-bedroom detached house occupying a prime position in one of Walsall's most sought-after residential cul-de-sacs is set to go under the hammer, offering you the chance to secure a family home with potential.

Family home with renovation potential: 9 Highgate Close

9 Highgate Close is an extended detached property in need of some improvement, presenting buyers with the opportunity to maximise its value for future sale or rental.

The property is entered via a front porch, which leads into the hallway that connects the main rooms. An extended lounge, which runs from the front to the back of the property, is a particular highlight thanks to its spacious and airy feel. A separate dining room and kitchen are ideally sized for busy family life, while a utility room, back porch, integrated garage and downstairs W.C. add further practicality. Upstairs, three bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the accommodation.

Outside, the property benefits from a driveway for off-road parking and an enclosed rear garden.

Why Walsall is becoming a buy-to-let hotspot

If you’re a keen-eyed investor, the location offers encouraging rental prospects. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), three-bedroom homes in Walsall let for an average of £945 a month as of July 2026. Rents across the town have risen 8.7% over the year to July, outpacing the 4.5% increase across the West Midlands and pointing to strong demand from renters. For context, detached homes in Walsall sell for an average of £354,000, so there is scope to add value through renovation.

Commenting on the property, Ben Baker, Auction Director at Auction House Birmingham & Black Country, said: "The potential the property has is clear to see, and with some renovation it could become a truly lovely family home.

"It’s also in the perfect spot to access the town centre, where a wide range of amenities are available. Birmingham is within driving distance too, thanks to the property's nearby links to The Broadway, Birmingham Road and the M6. Buyers definitely need to see this fantastic house in person to appreciate its full potential!”

Property auction coming soon

9 Highgate Close will be offered to auction for a guide price of £200,000 - £220,000 (plus fees). The livestream event will begin at 6pm on Wednesday 26^th August.

Interested in learning more? Call us on 0121 289 3838 or drop an email to birmingham@auctionhouse.co.uk.