Is now the time to bag a property bargain in Perry Barr?
Latest news email updates straight to your inbox Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice  Perry Barr is famous for being the home of the Alexander Stadium. With work underway to build a 72 million, world-class athletics stadium for the Commonwealth Games 2022, Birmingham City Council has just unveiled plans for an ambitious 700 million redevelopment programme for the area. All eyes are on the revitalisation of this north Birmingham suburb  from Perry Park, the new residential area of Perry Barr Village, to Perry Barr Urban Centre, which includes One Stop shopping centre, and the improvements to the railway station. Read more:Huge Perry Barr masterplan - creating a better place than exists now, says leader  Mohammed Ali, owner of Aston Bradley estate agency in Perry Barr, thinks so. He said the investment into the suburb has boosted the local market, with increased demand from buyers, sellers and renters. "We are hearing that the investment into Perry Barr is attracting people to the area and also home owners are saying they want to stay here, or keep their property investments here, because of the money and improvements being made," he said. "With the Commonwealth Games coming next year, and the new masterplan, the general consensus is that the area is on the up.  The average house price in Perry Barr is 200,810  below Birminghams average of 223, 378  so this up-and-coming suburb could well be the place to make your own. Here are a few Perry Barr bargains on the market right now. Rocky Lane  The asking price for this four-bedroom property is over 270,000 and the long garden means your children could set up their own sprint races, just like the athletes who will be competing at the Alexander Stadium next year. (Image: Rightmove/Connells)  Theres a shower room off the hallway and a long, through lounge that has patio doors to the kitchen diner. The kitchen has fitted units, electric oven and gas hob and plumbing for a washing machine, as well as space for fridge freezer. Theres also room for a dining table. A sliding door opens into a large conservatory, which is currently used as a dining room and has views over the garden. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms and a single room that leads to the fourth bedroom, plus a family bathroom. As well as a long rear garden, there are two garages that are accessed via a gated road that is solely for the use of residents. There is a driveway at the front with dropped kerb for easy access. For more details, go here  Teddington Grove  Described as slightly bigger than your average semi-detached, this is a three-bedroom detached house on a corner plot. (Image: Rightmove/Connells)  It could be ideal if you and your family members own cars because there is a space at the rear of the house that can accommodate four vehicles. Well presented and decorated, it has two reception rooms and a kitchen with fitted cupboards, integrated oven and hob, plumbing for a dishwasher, and space for a fridge freezer. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms and a single room, plus a dual aspect shower room with double shower and feature spotlights. The fenced rear garden has a patio, lawn and gate that leads to the paved parking area. The house is close to local amenities, including the One Stop Shopping Centre and the railway station. The Alexander Stadium is also a short walk away. Find out more here  Cliveden Avenue  This semi-detached family home is priced at 350,000 and has been substantially improved. As well as four bedrooms, it has lots of living space. (Image: Rightmove/Acres)  The porch opens on to an open-plan sitting room with large bay window, feature wallpaper and ornamental fire surround. With the entrance hall having been opened up into the lounge, there are stairs to the first floor and a door to a guest cloakroom. Theres a study off the lounge, too, and French doors to a second, larger reception room with views and double doors to the rear garden. The ground floor also has a kitchen with cupboards, contrasting work surfaces, integrated dishwasher, five-ring gas hob with extractor hood and fitted electric oven and microwave, fitted island with storage, space and plumbing for a washing machine, and space for a fridge freezer. Just off the kitchen is a cosy dining area with door to a storage area. Upstairs youll find two double bedrooms and a large single room, plus family bathroom with corner spa bath, separate shower cubicle, sink and WC. The fourth bedroom is in the loft and has three Velux windows and under eaves storage. The neat rear garden has a brick blocked patio, lawn, garden shed and a gate. Head here      The Old Police Station, Canterbury Road  The former police station  a grade II listed building that dates back to 1904  is being converted into eight apartments, with one-bed to four-bed flats available when it is completed this year. Apartments are priced from 130,000 for a one-bed up to 250,000 for a four-bed duplex. But theres just one left, a three bedroom property, for 215,000. (Image: Rightmove/Connells)  Like all of them, apartment six has plenty of original features, including original cell doors, pare tiled floors, high ceilings and tiled walls. A hallway leads to an open-plan family room/ kitchen that has a secondary glazed, original restored window, modern fitted base and wall units, plus integrated hob and oven, fridge freezer, and washing machine. The master bedroom has an original restored window and an en-suite shower room. The second bedroom also has original windows and the first floor is completed by another bathroom. The third bedroom, with private WC, is on the first floor and has an original window, feature beams, roof light and storage space. Find out more about the apartments here  Derrydown Road  If youre not afraid of hard work and not daunted by the prospect of a wholesale renovation project, this could be a good investment for a family home or to sell on. (Image: Rightmove/Bond Wolfe)  This three-bedroom home in Derrydown Road is going to auction on July 21 and has a guide price of 59,000. Close to Perry Hall Park and a short walk to the Alexander Stadium, it is vacant, freehold and ready for some TLC. Its set back from the road and has a hallway that leads to a through reception room and a kitchen. The first floor has three bedrooms and a shower room. The garden is overgrown but is very large, with steps to a lower area. There are also great views over Perry Hill Park. For more information about the house and the auction process, visit here. First look at Alexander Stadium construction for Commonwealth Games 2022  Brummies react to potential Birmingham bid to host Invictus Games