What type of property is 8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN?

8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN last change hands?

8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN last sold for £915,000 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £370,000 in October 2016, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2016 and March 2019, 8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN rose from £370,000 to £915,000, a change of £545,000. That works out to roughly +44.2% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN?

The current EPC rating for 8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN?

8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN has a recorded floor area of 269 m² (2,896 sq ft), around 67 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 110% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B91 1DN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN had any planning applications?

8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN has council approval for two-storey rear extension granted in January 2017 under ref. PL/2016/02916/MINFHO. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN?

8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN located?

8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN sits in Solihull. It falls within the B91 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN?

Police records around 8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (182% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN?

The closest primary school to 8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN is Tudor Grange Primary Academy Langley (282m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Langley School (454m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN?

The closest rail stop to 8 Monastery Drive, B91 1DN is Olton Rail Station, 1.6km away. In total there are 5 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Monastery Drive, Solihull, B91 1DN

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

269 m²

2895 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Monastery Drive

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

8 Monastery Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Solihull (B91 1DN). It has a recorded floor area of 269 m² (around 2895 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 269 m² the property is well over the postcode median (157 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2017. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2016–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 44.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,083,000 is 18.4% above the 2019 sale price. Sold March 2019 for £915,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

8 Monastery Drive ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2018

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from Jul 2016

EPC improved fromD55toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Monastery Drive, Solihull, B91 1DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Monastery Drive, Solihull, B91 1DN

1decisions1extensions4documents1nearby

Jan 2017
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Two storey rear extension, dormer windows and timber boarding to front elevation, alterations to fenestration/doors.
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
PL/2016/02916/MINFHO
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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.

Latest sale on 8 Monastery Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,083,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 44.2% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£915,000

Growth on file: 44.2% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

29 March 2019Most recent
£915,000
+147.3%over 2 years
6 October 2016
£370,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B91 1DN: £578,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in B91 1DN

On the street

Versus other Monastery Drive homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Monastery Drive outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,401

Street avg £4,613

On par

Floor Area

269 m²

Street avg 144 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Solihull report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.6 km

Olton Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Tudor Grange Primary Academy Langley. 41 schools nearby.

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