What type of property is 7 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR?

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

When did 7 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR last change hands?

7 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR last sold for £540,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR?

The current EPC rating for 7 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR?

7 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B90 8DR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR records gas: mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 7 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR located?

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

Is 7 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR in a safe area?

Police records around 7 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 7 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Barbel Drive, B90 8DR?

The closest bus stop to 7 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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7 Barbel Drive, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley, Solihull, B90 8DR

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Overview

About 7 Barbel Drive

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

7 Barbel Drive is a detached house in Shirley, Solihull, Solihull (B90 8DR). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2020. The latest certificate (May 2023) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 93).

Sold June 2023 for £540,000.

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Valuation

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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

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Barbel Drive, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley, Solihull, B90 8DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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

£574,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£540,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 June 2023Most recent
£540,000

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

£4,500

Street avg £4,177

Below

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 118 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Above

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 3 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

1.1 km

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

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