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17 James Watt Drive, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley, Solihull, B90 8BF

EPC B
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor area
84 m²
904 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 85
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Overview

About 17 James Watt Drive

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

17 James Watt Drive is a mid-terrace house in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull (B90 8BF). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft). The latest certificate (May 2020) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating.

Today's modelled estimate of £320,000 sits 92% above the 2020 sale of £166,646. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£184/sq ft) was about 55.2% below the postcode norm. Sold May 2020 for £166,646.

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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.

17 James Watt Drive's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate
May 2020

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 May 2030

3 years remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 James Watt Drive, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley, Solihull, B90 8BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 James Watt Drive has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£320,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£166,646

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 May 2020Most recent

    £166,646

Median price across the last 5 sales in B90 8BF: £370,000 (2026–2023).

On the street

Versus other James Watt Drive homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 17 James Watt Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,984

Street avg £4,093

Strongly below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Above

Years Held

6 years

Street avg 5 years

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 James Watt Drive

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

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.
£316k

1 Magnolia Drive, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley

B90 8DN

£294k

1 Flounder Way, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley

B90 8DT

£280k

1 Sterlet Close, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley

B90 8DU

£278k

1 Roebuck Drive, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley

B90 8BQ

£373k

1 Box Trees Lane, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley

B90 8DE

£397k

1 Murdoch Road, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley

B90 8BL

3 bed2 bath
£409k

1 Darby Close, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley

B90 8BW

£418k

1 Perry Gardens, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley

B90 8DH

3 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

1.7 km

Rotherhams Oak Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy. 4 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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