What kind of home is 53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB?

53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB last change hands?

53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB last sold for £302,500 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £92,000 in December 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB changed over time?

Across 5 sales between December 2001 and August 2024, 53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB rose from £92,000 to £302,500, a change of £210,500. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB have?

The current EPC rating for 53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in March 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB?

53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB use?

The latest EPC at 53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB?

53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB is in council tax band C.

Which area is 53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB in?

53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB sits in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull. It falls within the B90 postcode district.

What is crime like near 53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB?

Police records around 53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB show an average of 289 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB?

The closest primary school to 53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB is Mill Lodge Primary School (320m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy (1.3km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB?

The closest rail stop to 53 Wiseacre Croft, B90 1BB is Shirley Rail Station, 361m away. The nearest bus option is Rolan Drive, 996m away.

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53 Wiseacre Croft, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1BB

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 53 Wiseacre Croft

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

53 Wiseacre Croft is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull (B90 1BB). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £302,500. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£365/sq ft) was about 83.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2020

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 March 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromE52toD62

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%73%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Wiseacre Croft, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 Wiseacre Croft has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2001.

Current estimate

£320,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£302,500

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

14 August 2024Most recent
£302,500
+12.5%over 3 years
17 June 2021
£269,000
+65.5%over 11 years
22 April 2010
£162,500
+25.0%over 6 years
19 December 2003
£130,000
+41.3%over 2 years
7 December 2001
£92,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B90 1BB: £292,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in B90 1BB

On the street

Versus other Wiseacre Croft homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 53 Wiseacre Croft runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,929

Street avg £2,800

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Back Lane, Shirley

B90 1SZ

3 bed2 bath

£710k

1 Buckridge Lane, Shirley

B90 1TF

3 bed1 bath

£399k

1 Clarks Lane, Shirley

B90 1TW

4 bed

£424k

1 Berry Maud Lane, Shirley

B90 1BY

4 bed2 bath

£203k

1 Brixfield Way, Shirley

B90 1RQ

2 bed1 bath

£580k

1 Campion Way, Shirley

B90 1RX

4 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Solihull district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

289/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Shirley Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Mill Lodge Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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