What kind of home is 18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD?

18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD sell for?

18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD last sold for £800,000 in September 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £570,000 in April 2014, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD?

Across 2 sales between April 2014 and September 2017, 18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD rose from £570,000 to £800,000, a change of £230,000. That works out to roughly +10.4% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD?

The current EPC rating for 18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in May 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD?

18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (1,819 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 24% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B91 1HD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD use?

The latest EPC at 18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD?

The most recent planning decision at 18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD was a refusal for an application (ref. PL/2024/01836/NONMC) in September 2024. Earlier filings include 6 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD?

18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD in?

18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD sits in Solihull. It falls within the B91 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD?

Police records around 18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD 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.

What schools are near 18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD?

The closest primary school to 18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD is Sharmans Cross Junior School (267m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Solihull College & University Centre (1.1km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD?

The closest rail stop to 18 Birch Tree Grove, B91 1HD is Solihull Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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18 Birch Tree Grove, Solihull, B91 1HD

11 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

169 m²

1819 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Birch Tree Grove

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

18 Birch Tree Grove is a four-bedroom detached house in Solihull (B91 1HD). It has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (around 1819 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

11 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2014–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £962,000 is 20.2% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£440/sq ft) was about 45.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (September 2017). At 169 m² it's 26.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (230 m² median across 12 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemElectric

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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.

18 Birch Tree Grove's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2017

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2017from Apr 2013

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

6%31%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Birch Tree Grove, Solihull, B91 1HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 18 Birch Tree Grove was refused — worth checking the council file.

11 applications on record at 18 Birch Tree Grove, Solihull, B91 1HD

10decisions3extensions147documents1nearby

Jul 2015
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property
Part two storey and part single storey front extension, single storey side extension and two storey rear extension.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
PL/2015/50960/MINFHO
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionOct 2024Decision
AmendmentSept 2024Decision

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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.

18 Birch Tree Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£962,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.4% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£800,000

Growth on file: 10.4% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

21 September 2017Most recent
£800,000
+40.4%over 3 years
16 April 2014
£570,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B91 1HD: £800,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in B91 1HD

On the street

Versus other Birch Tree Grove homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 18 Birch Tree Grove lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,734

Street avg £3,389

Above

Floor Area

169 m²

Street avg 270 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.8 t/year

Street avg 8.4 t/year

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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.

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

1.1 km

Solihull Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Sharmans Cross Junior School. 37 schools nearby.

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Common questions

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