What kind of home is 5 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

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

What was the last sold price for 5 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

5 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF last sold for £332,500 in June 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

The current EPC rating for 5 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

5 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF use?

The latest EPC at 5 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 5 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF in?

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

Is 5 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF in a safe area?

Police records around 5 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 53% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 James Watt Drive, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley, Solihull, B90 8BF

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Overview

About 5 James Watt Drive

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

5 James Watt Drive is a semi-detached house in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull (B90 8BF). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft). The latest certificate (May 2020) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average.

Today's modelled estimate of £374,000 is 12.5% above the 2020 sale price. Sold June 2020 for £332,500.

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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.

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

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 James Watt Drive, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley, Solihull, B90 8BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

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

Current estimate

£374,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£332,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 June 2020Most recent
£332,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B90 8BF: £318,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in B90 8BF

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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

£4,209

Street avg £3,972

On par

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 89 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

On par

Years Held

6 years

Street avg 5 years

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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.

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Crime

4/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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