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8 Dovedale Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2AP

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
96 m²
1033 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Dovedale Avenue

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

8 Dovedale Avenue is a semi-detached house in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull (B90 2AP). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2019 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2019–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 15% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £466,000 is 25.9% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£358/sq ft) was about 26.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2021 at £370,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 May 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Oct 2019
EPC improved fromE54toD68
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Dovedale Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 8 Dovedale Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2AP

2decisions2extensions12documents1nearby
  1. Jul 2021
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 6m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 3.8m, and measuring 2.6m at the eaves.

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/2021/01490/PNH
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 12 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

8 Dovedale Avenue changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£466,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.0% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2021)

£370,000

Growth on file: 15.0% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 April 2021Most recent

    £370,000

    +21.3%over 1 year

  2. 19 November 2019

    £305,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B90 2AP: £440,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Dovedale Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Dovedale Avenue outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,854

Street avg £3,064

Strongly above

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Dovedale Avenue

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

Recent ownership pattern worth a look

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.
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1 Dovedale Avenue, Shirley

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£400k

1 Dunton Hall Road, Shirley

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1 Glascote Close, Shirley

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£371k

1 Geoffrey Road, Shirley

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1 Broadway, Shirley

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3 bed1 bath
£350k

1 Checkley Close, Shirley

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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

Shirley Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Woodlands Infant School. 29 schools nearby.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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