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

Property type
Detached
Floor 03
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
81 m²
872 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About Ardendale

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

Ardendale is a two-bedroom detached house in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull (B90 4AW). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. 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 8th 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. Other recorded features include a balcony.

Untraded for 29 years, with the last transfer in July 1997. 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 £166,000 sits 295.2% 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.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Ardendale

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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(1 of 8)
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

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 April 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2009from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromF29toG17
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
30%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2011from Dec 2009
EPC improved fromG17toE40
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%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

Jul 2014from Jul 2014
EPC improved fromE48toF27
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2015from Jul 2014
EPC improved fromF27toD66
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2015from May 2015
EPC improved fromD66toF31
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2025from May 2015
EPC improved fromF31toD62
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th century3rd Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

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

Ardendale 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.

Ardendale's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1997).

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.

Price per m² for Ardendale lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£519

Street avg £1,546

Strongly below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Ardendale

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
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

289/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.

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 Ardendale, Flat 12a, Harwood Grove, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4AW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.