What kind of home is 55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS?

55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS last change hands?

55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS last sold for £287,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £185,000 in January 2010, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2010 and February 2024, 55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS rose from £185,000 to £287,000, a change of £102,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS?

The current EPC rating for 55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in July 2014. It has dropped from a D recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS?

55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS use?

The latest EPC at 55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS?

55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS is in council tax band D.

Which area is 55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS in?

55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS sits in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull. It falls within the B90 postcode district.

What is crime like near 55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS?

Police records around 55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 53% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS?

The closest primary school to 55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS is Mill Lodge Primary School (348m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy (901m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS?

The closest rail stop to 55 Coton Grove, B90 1BS is Shirley Rail Station, 768m away. The nearest bus option is Rolan Drive, 1.2km away.

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55 Coton Grove, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1BS

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 55 Coton Grove

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

55 Coton Grove is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull (B90 1BS). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2014) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (August 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 65). The latest certificate is from July 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2010–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£321/sq ft) was about 24% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £287,000.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenWrap around
GarageYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

55 Coton Grove's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Jul 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2014

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromD64toE49

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

29%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 55 Coton Grove, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

55 Coton Grove has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

55 Coton Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£313,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£287,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

23 February 2024Most recent
£287,000
+55.1%over 14 years
8 January 2010
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B90 1BS: £377,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in B90 1BS

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On the street

Versus other Coton Grove homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 55 Coton Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,458

Street avg £3,090

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Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

Shirley Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Mill Lodge Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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