What kind of home is 25 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

25 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF is a detached house.

When did 25 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF last change hands?

25 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF last sold for £522,500 in May 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 25 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

The current EPC rating for 25 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in April 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 25 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

25 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (1,399 sq ft). That makes it about 65% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B90 8BF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 25 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF use?

The latest EPC at 25 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 25 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF in?

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

What is crime like near 25 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

Police records around 25 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.

What schools are near 25 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

The closest primary school to 25 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF is St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy (1.3km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 25 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

The closest bus stop to 25 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF is Rotherhams Oak Lane, 1.7km away. In total there are 6 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

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

EPC B

Estimated value

£596,000

Since the 2020 sale (£522,500)+14%
Against B90 8BF's recent median (£370,000)+61%

Newest record on this page: May 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

Learn about this valuation

Property type

Detached

Floor area

130 m²

1399 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Get directions

Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£596,000

Against its 2020 sale (£522,500)+14%
Against B90 8BF's recent median (£370,000)+61%

Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.

How the estimate is made

The estimate for 25 James Watt Drive is modelled from its 130 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in B90 8BF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
130 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2020
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2020
Recent sales in B90 8BF
5 sales, median £370,000 (2026–2023)

This page or the full report?

Data	This page	Full report
Sales	Latest sale shown: May 2026	Latest available records, read when you order
Valuation	Estimate from the last refresh	Analysed against comparable sales
Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

14 May 2020Most recent
£522,500

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

Nearby sales in B90 8BF

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Overview

About 25 James Watt Drive

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

25 James Watt Drive is a detached house in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull (B90 8BF). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft). The latest certificate (April 2020) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 92).

At 130 m² the property is well over the postcode median (79 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £596,000 is 14.1% above the 2020 sale price. Most recent transfer: May 2020 at £522,500.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 25 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

The data behind every report

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

Apr 2020

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 April 2030

3 years remaining

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 James Watt Drive, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley, Solihull, B90 8BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 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.

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.

25 James Watt Drive is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£4,019

Street avg £3,996

On par

Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

6 years

Street avg 5 years

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.

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.

Nearest schools

St Patricks Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary1.3km
Cheswick Green Primary SchoolPrimary1.5km
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Hockley HeathPrimary2.4km
Monkspath Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary2.5km

Nearest stops

Rotherhams Oak LaneBus stop1.7km
Rotherhams Oak LBus stop1.7km
Valley LaneBus stop2.0km
Reservoir HotelBus stop2.0km

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences1,174 reports29%
Shoplifting1,111 reports28%
Vehicle Crime384 reports10%
Other Theft224 reports6%

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Detached HouseEPC B

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £795 · Includes VAT

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£594k

1 Gillott Drive, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley

B90 8BX

4 bed2 bath

£605k

1 Stroudley Court, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley

B90 8BN

£568k

1 Murdoch Drive, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley

B90 8BJ

4 bed2 bath

£556k

1 Wallis Close, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley

B90 8BU

£640k

1 Stroudley Road, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley

B90 8AQ

£659k

1 John Wyatt Close, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley

B90 8BZ

£664k

1 Barbel Drive, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley

B90 8DR

£527k

1 James Watt Drive, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley

B90 8BF

Property research, connected

Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month

Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.

Start your research

Method

How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.

Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 25 James Watt Drive is modelled from its 130 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in B90 8BF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 25 James Watt Drive. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 25 James Watt Drive was lodged in April 2020 at band B and is valid until April 2030. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 25 James Watt Drive. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 4 schools and 6 stops listed are measured in a straight line from B90 8BF, not by walking route.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 25 James Watt Drive, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley, Solihull, B90 8BF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.

Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?

Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.