What kind of home is 8 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ?

8 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ is a detached house.

When did 8 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ last change hands?

8 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ last sold for £514,950 in December 2019, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 8 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in October 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ?

8 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (1,399 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ use?

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

Which area is 8 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ in?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Murdoch Drive, B90 8BJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Murdoch Drive, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley, Solihull, B90 8BJ

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Floor area

130 m²

1399 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Overview

About 8 Murdoch Drive

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

8 Murdoch Drive is a detached house in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull (B90 8BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft). The latest certificate (October 2019) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 92).

Today's modelled estimate of £593,000 is 15.2% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: December 2019 at £514,950.

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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.

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

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

8 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.

8 Murdoch Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£593,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£514,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 December 2019Most recent
£514,950

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

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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.

Years Held for 8 Murdoch Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,961

Street avg £3,976

On par

Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 114 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Below

Years Held

6 years

Street avg 5 years

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

1.4 km

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

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