What kind of home is 8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX?

8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX last change hands?

8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX last sold for £275,500 in July 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £77,000 in January 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX?

Across 3 sales between January 1996 and July 2015, 8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX rose from £77,000 to £275,500, a change of £198,500. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in April 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX?

8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B90 3QX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX use?

The latest EPC at 8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX had any planning applications?

8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX has council approval for side extension granted in July 2024 under ref. PL/2024/00949/MINFHO. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX?

8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX is in council tax band D.

Which area is 8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX in?

8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX sits in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull. It falls within the B90 postcode district.

Is 8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX 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 8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX?

The closest primary school to 8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX is Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School (73m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Alderbrook School (1.4km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX?

The closest rail stop to 8 Eastcote Close, B90 3QX is Solihull Rail Station, 1.9km away. The nearest bus option is Rolan Drive, 2.9km away.

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8 Eastcote Close, Shirley, Solihull, B90 3QX

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Eastcote Close

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

8 Eastcote Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull (B90 3QX). 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 (April 2015) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2024. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 11 years since the last transfer (July 2015). Across 1996–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £373,000 is 35.4% above the 2015 sale price.

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What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Apr 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2015

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from May 2012

Low Energy Lighting

33%82%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Eastcote Close, Shirley, Solihull, B90 3QX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Eastcote Close has an approved side extension on the planning record.

Jul 2024
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side of property
Single storey side extension.
Agent
AG Architecture Ltd
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
PL/2024/00949/MINFHO
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£373,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£275,500

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

2 July 2015Most recent
£275,500
+10.2%over 2 years
23 August 2012
£250,000
+224.7%over 16 years
19 January 1996
£77,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B90 3QX: £345,000 (2023–2013).

Nearby sales in B90 3QX

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On the street

Versus other Eastcote Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Eastcote Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,870

Street avg £3,068

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Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 106 m²

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

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Area

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.9 km

Solihull Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.1 km

Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School. 36 schools nearby.

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