What type of property is 2 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

2 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

2 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF last sold for £308,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £289,950 in September 2019, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2019 and June 2023, 2 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF rose from £289,950 to £308,000, a change of £18,050. That works out to roughly +1.6% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

The current EPC rating for 2 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

2 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B90 8BF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF heated?

The latest EPC at 2 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 2 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF located?

2 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF sits in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull. It falls within the B90 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

Police records around 2 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF show an average of 289 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

The closest primary school to 2 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF is St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy (1.3km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 2 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

The closest bus stop to 2 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF is Rotherhams Oak Lane, 1.7km away. In total there are 6 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

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Overview

About 2 James Watt Drive

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

2 James Watt Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull (B90 8BF). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft). The latest certificate (July 2019) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 97).

At 65 m² it's 17.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (79 m² median across 23 EPCs). Across 2019–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. Sold June 2023 for £308,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-east-facing
ParkingOff road

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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

Current Certificate

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 July 2029

2 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 James Watt Drive, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley, Solihull, B90 8BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 James Watt Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Current estimate

£321,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£308,000

Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

13 June 2023Most recent
£308,000
+6.2%over 3 years
19 September 2019
£289,950

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

Nearby sales in B90 8BF

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.

2 James Watt Drive is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£4,738

Street avg £3,962

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 5 years

Strongly below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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