What type of property is 16 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR?

16 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 16 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR?

16 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR last sold for £652,950 in December 2023, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR?

The current EPC rating for 16 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR?

16 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (1,539 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR records gas: mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 16 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR located?

16 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR sits in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull. It falls within the B90 postcode district.

Is 16 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR 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 16 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR?

The closest primary school to 16 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR is St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy (1.1km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 16 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR?

The closest bus stop to 16 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR is Rotherhams Oak Lane, 1.7km away. The nearest rail option is The Lakes Rail Station, 3.0km away.

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16 Barbel Drive, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley, Solihull, B90 8DR

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Floor area

143 m²

1539 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

Overview

About 16 Barbel Drive

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

16 Barbel Drive is a detached house in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull (B90 8DR). It has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (around 1539 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2021. The latest certificate (October 2023) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 92).

Most recent transfer: December 2023 at £652,950.

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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

B85

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Barbel Drive, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley, Solihull, B90 8DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Barbel Drive has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£626,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£652,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 December 2023Most recent
£652,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in B90 8DR: £630,000 (2024–2024).

Nearby sales in B90 8DR

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On the street

Versus other Barbel Drive homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£4,566

Street avg £4,174

Above

Floor Area

143 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Below

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 3 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

1.1 km

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

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