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Ardendale, Flat 12, Harwood Grove, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4AW

Property type
Detached
Floor 03
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
81 m²
872 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Ardendale

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

Ardendale is a detached house in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull (B90 4AW). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity. At 81 m² this is the 9th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in Ardendale, where floor areas span 71–86 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 16 units on file.

It hasn't traded since July 1997, a hold of 29 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £193,000 sits 359.5% above the 1997 sale of £42,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£48/sq ft) was about 57.6% below the postcode norm.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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(1 of 5)
Apr 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2011from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromF29toE40
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
30%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2014from Jul 2011
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2015from Jul 2014
EPC improved fromE48toD66
Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ardendale, Flat 12, Harwood Grove, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Ardendale has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications 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.

Ardendale's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).

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On the street

Versus other Harwood Grove homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Ardendale is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£519

Street avg £1,564

Strongly below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Above
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.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.8 km

Shirley Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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