What type of property is 6 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

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

When did 6 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF last change hands?

6 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF last sold for £289,950 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF have?

The current EPC rating for 6 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

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

How is 6 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF heated?

The latest EPC at 6 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 6 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF located?

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

Is 6 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF in a safe area?

Police records around 6 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.

Which schools serve 6 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

The closest primary school to 6 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF is St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy (1.3km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 6 James Watt Drive, B90 8BF?

The closest bus stop to 6 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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6 James Watt Drive, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley, Solihull, B90 8BF

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Overview

About 6 James Watt Drive

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

6 James Watt Drive is a 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 (August 2019) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 96).

At 65 m² it's 17.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (79 m² median across 23 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £320,000 is 10.4% above the 2019 sale price. Sold September 2019 for £289,950.

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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.

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

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 James Watt Drive, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley, Solihull, B90 8BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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

£320,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£289,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 September 2019Most recent
£289,950

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.

6 James Watt Drive outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,461

Street avg £3,960

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

7 years

Street avg 5 years

Strongly above

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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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