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8 Dykens Way, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1FL

EPC B
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor area
141 m²
1518 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 85
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Dykens Way

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

8 Dykens Way is a semi-detached house in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull (B90 1FL). It has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (around 1518 sq ft). The latest certificate (January 2017) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 93).

At 141 m² the property is well over the postcode median (106 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £538,000 is 34.5% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£264/sq ft) was about 18% below the postcode norm. 11 years since the last transfer (December 2015).

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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.
Current Certificate
Jan 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
B85
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 January 2027

3 months remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Dykens Way, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1FL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Dykens Way has no planning applications on record.

2

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 Dykens Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£538,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£400,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 December 2015Most recent

    £400,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B90 1FL: £422,750 (2025–2016).

On the street

Versus other Dykens Way homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 8 Dykens Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,837

Street avg £3,516

Strongly below

Floor Area

141 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

11 years

Street avg 8 years

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Dykens Way

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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.
£563k

1 Beech Lane, Shirley

B90 1FW

£580k

1 Campion Way, Shirley

B90 1RX

4 bed2 bath
£588k

1 Aldershaws, Shirley

B90 1SQ

4 bed
£588k

1 Dykens Way, Shirley

B90 1FL

£612k

1 Collier Gardens, Tidbury Green

B90 1GT

£470k

1 Boundary Lane, Shirley

B90 1TX

5 bed3 bath
£459k

1 Crown Works Crescent, Shirley

B90 1ER

£424k

1 Berry Maud Lane, Shirley

B90 1BY

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

Crime

289/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.4 km

Whitlocks End Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.7 km

Tidbury Green School. 14 schools nearby.

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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 Dykens Way, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1FL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.