What type of property is 5 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ?

5 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 5 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ?

5 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ last sold for £384,950 in January 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ?

5 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B90 8BJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ heated?

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

Where is 5 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ located?

5 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ sits in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull. It falls within the B90 postcode district.

Is 5 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ 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 5 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ?

The closest primary school to 5 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ is St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy (1.4km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 5 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ is Rotherhams Oak Lane, 1.7km away. In total there are 7 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Murdoch Drive, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley, Solihull, B90 8BJ

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Overview

About 5 Murdoch Drive

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

5 Murdoch Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull (B90 8BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft). The latest certificate (December 2019) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 94). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 90 m² it sits well below the postcode median (130 m² across 9 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £444,000 is 15.3% above the 2020 sale price. Last sale on file: £384,950 in January 2020.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

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

5 Murdoch 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.

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Current estimate

£444,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£384,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 January 2020Most recent
£384,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in B90 8BJ: £340,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in B90 8BJ

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On the street

Versus other Murdoch Drive homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Murdoch Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,277

Street avg £3,941

Strongly above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 119 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Above

Years Held

6 years

Street avg 5 years

Below

Comparables

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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

1.4 km

St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy. 4 schools nearby.

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