Let Agreed: Oxford Drive, Acocks Green – £1,295 PCM

Partridge Homes, the multi award-winning letting agents covering Birmingham and Solihull, are delighted to confirm another let agreed — this time on Oxford Drive, Acocks Green, at £1,295 per calendar month.

This well-presented semi-detached family home ticks every box that today’s tenants are actively searching for: three bedrooms, an upstairs family bathroom, lounge, dining area, fitted kitchen, rear garden, off-road parking, and a garage. It generated strong interest and was secured quickly — which, as you’ll read below, is no surprise at all.

If you’re a landlord with a property in Acocks Green or the surrounding area, this result should get your attention.

The Property: What We Let

Oxford Drive is a solid, well-located family home that represents exactly the kind of stock tenants in this part of Birmingham are competing for. Here’s a summary of what the property offered:

Clean, functional, well-presented family accommodation in a location with excellent transport links. That combination is in very short supply — and very high demand.

Why Acocks Green Is One of Birmingham’s Strongest Rental Locations

Acocks Green sits in the south-east of Birmingham and consistently draws interest from families, young professionals, and commuters. It’s not difficult to see why.

Transport and Connectivity

Acocks Green railway station provides regular services into Birmingham New Street, making it a practical base for anyone working in or around the city centre. The A41 and A45 offer straightforward road access, and bus links throughout the suburb are well established. For tenants who need to get in and out of Birmingham without the cost of city-centre rents, Acocks Green offers a genuine alternative.

Schools and Green Space

The suburb has a range of local schools and parks, which makes it particularly appealing to families with children. This is a key driver of demand for the type of property we let on Oxford Drive — three-bedroom homes with gardens and parking, within reach of good schools, are rarely available for long.

A Young, Active Tenant Base

The tenant demographic in Acocks Green skews younger than many comparable suburbs. More than half of tenants in the area are aged between 18 and 29, reflecting its popularity with young professionals looking for affordable access to Birmingham city centre. That creates a broad pool of applicants for well-presented homes at competitive rents.

The Numbers: What the Birmingham Rental Market Is Doing Right Now

The Oxford Drive result doesn’t exist in isolation. It reflects a market-wide story that any landlord in Birmingham should be aware of.

• Acocks Green has the shortest average time to let of any district in Birmingham — rental properties here are being let in an average of just 27 days, ahead of the Jewellery Quarter (28 days) and Digbeth (30 days)
• The average monthly rent in Birmingham reached £1,050 in early 2025, up 6.8% year-on-year from £983 the previous year
• Total rental supply across Birmingham has fallen by around 9% year-on-year, with available stock dropping from approximately 7,693 to 7,085 recorded properties
• Nationally, there are still an average of 12 enquiries per rental property — double the pre-pandemic average, even as the figure has eased slightly from a peak of 16
• Rents across the UK have risen 40% since 2020, compared to a 31% increase in wages — meaning tenants are staying in properties longer, which is good news for landlords seeking stable, long-term tenancies
• Family houses are the most constrained and fastest-inflating segment of the Birmingham rental market — detached and semi-detached properties are commanding significantly higher rents than flats and maisonettes
• JLL projections suggest Birmingham rental values will grow by approximately 18.8% between 2025 and 2029 — the second-highest rate among the UK’s six major cities

The direction of travel is clear. Supply is falling, demand is not, and well-maintained family homes in well-connected suburbs are the most sought-after properties in the city.

Q&A with Paul Partridge: What’s Driving Demand in Acocks Green?

Paul Partridge heads up the lettings division at Partridge Homes. He has close to 25 years of experience in the property industry, purchased his first home at 19, and became a landlord himself at 24. That first-hand experience as a buyer, landlord, and developer shapes the way he advises clients — he understands the market from both sides of the tenancy agreement.

We put some questions to Paul about what he’s seeing on the ground in Acocks Green right now.

Paul, what makes Acocks Green stand out in the current Birmingham rental market?

“The data speaks for itself. Acocks Green is the single fastest-moving rental district in all of Birmingham — properties are gone in under four weeks on average. Affordability, combined with a booming job market and strong transport links, is driving incredible demand for rental property across the area. Family homes with gardens, parking, and good school catchments — like Oxford Drive — are the most sought-after. We have qualified tenants on our books right now who are actively looking and ready to move.”

Is this a good moment for landlords to bring a property to market in Acocks Green?

“Absolutely. Supply across Birmingham is down, rents are rising, and the gap between available homes and the number of tenants looking to rent them is wider than it’s been in years. For a landlord with a well-presented family home in Acocks Green, the conditions are as favourable as they’ve been for a long time. You’re not going to be waiting around for a tenant — the tenant is already waiting for you.”

What about the longer-term picture for landlords investing in Birmingham?

“Birmingham’s fundamentals are strong. Population growth, ongoing regeneration, major employers, and a large student and graduate population all underpin rental demand. Projections from JLL suggest rental values across Birmingham will increase by around 18.8% between 2025 and 2029 — that’s the second-highest projected growth of any major UK city. For landlords thinking about the medium to long term, the case for holding or acquiring property in this market is compelling.”

What do landlords get wrong when they’re choosing a letting agent?

“They focus on fees rather than results. A letting agent who charges slightly less but leaves your property empty for an extra month, or places the wrong tenant, will cost you far more in the long run. At Partridge Homes, we focus on achieving strong rents, short void periods, and long-term tenancies. Oxford Drive is a good example — the right tenant, at the right rent, secured quickly.”

We Have Tenants Waiting in Acocks Green Right Now

This is not a general statement — it is a specific one. At the time of writing, Partridge Homes has registered, qualified tenants actively searching for family homes in Acocks Green and the surrounding areas. These are people who are ready to move, have passed referencing checks, and are looking for exactly the kind of property that Oxford Drive represents.

If you own a property in Acocks Green — or in nearby Sheldon, Hall Green, or Yardley — and you’re thinking about letting it, now is an excellent time to find out what it could achieve.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly could my Acocks Green property be let? Based on current market data, the average time to let a property in Acocks Green is just 27 days — the fastest of any district in Birmingham. With our existing pool of registered tenants, many properties move faster than that.

What rent could I achieve for a three-bedroom semi in Acocks Green? This depends on the condition, specification, and exact location of the property. Oxford Drive achieved £1,295 per calendar month. We offer free, no-obligation rental valuations — contact us to find out what your property could achieve.

Do I need to use a local letting agent? Local knowledge matters. Understanding which streets attract the strongest demand, what tenants in Acocks Green are looking for, and how to price a property correctly all come from being active in the area day to day. Partridge Homes has been operating across Birmingham and Solihull for many years and has an established presence in this market.

What if I’ve never let a property before? We work with first-time landlords regularly. Our team can guide you through every step, from preparing the property and setting the right rent to referencing tenants, drawing up the tenancy agreement, and managing the property on your behalf.

A Final Word

The Oxford Drive result is one data point in a much broader picture. Acocks Green is performing strongly, Birmingham’s rental market is under sustained pressure from falling supply and rising demand, and family homes in well-connected suburbs are the most competitive segment of the market.

If you have a property in Acocks Green and you’re considering letting it — or if you’ve been sitting on the fence — the conditions right now are firmly in your favour. Explore our landlord’s guide to letting in the local area for more context, or get in touch with the team at Partridge Homes directly. Paul and the team are ready to talk through your options, provide a free rental valuation, and tell you exactly what your property could achieve in today’s market.

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