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8 Coton Grove, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1BS

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Coton Grove

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

8 Coton Grove is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull (B90 1BS). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 2014–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £327,000 is 11.6% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£358/sq ft) was about 38.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2021 at £293,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Sept 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 13 September 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2015from May 2014
EPC improved fromD57toC71
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Coton Grove, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Coton Grove has no planning applications on record.

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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.

8 Coton Grove saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£327,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 7 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2021)

£293,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 October 2021Most recent

    £293,000

    +17.2%over 5 years

  2. 14 December 2015

    £249,950

    +25.0%over 1 year

  3. 21 November 2014

    £200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B90 1BS: £325,000 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus other Coton Grove homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Coton Grove stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,855

Street avg £3,073

Above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Coton Grove

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£203k

1 Brixfield Way, Shirley

B90 1RQ

2 bed1 bath
£338k

1 Clay Pit Lane, Shirley

B90 1SH

3 bed2 bath
£392k

1 Cherry Drive, Tidbury Green

B90 1UP

3 bed2 bath
£406k

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
£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.
Full Solihull report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

289/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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Coton Grove, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1BS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.