Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
18 Birch Tree Grove, Solihull, B91 1HD
11 planning records
Estimated value
£941,000
- Since the 2017 sale (£800,000)+18%
- Against B91 1HD's recent median (£800,000)+18%
Newest record on this page: October 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
169 m²
1819 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£941,000
- Against its 2017 sale (£800,000)+18%
- Against B91 1HD's recent median (£800,000)+18%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 18 Birch Tree Grove is modelled from its 169 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in B91 1HD. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
169 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2017
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2017
Recent sales in B91 1HD
5 sales, median £800,000 (2024–2018)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 11 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
18 Birch Tree Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
21 September 2017Most recent
£800,000
+40.4%over 3 years16 April 2014
£570,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in B91 1HD: £800,000 (2024–2018).
Nearby sales in B91 1HD
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 18 Birch Tree Grove, Solihull, B91 1HD. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- A planning decision worth checkingIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
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 £941,000 is 17.6% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£440/sq ft) was about 72.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (September 2017). At 169 m² it's 24.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (223 m² median across 13 EPCs).
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-facing
- GarageDouble
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Heating systemElectric
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 18 Birch Tree Grove
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Larger development activity nearbyA planning decision worth checking
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
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
A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 30 May 2027
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
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 2015ExtensionFullOutcome 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
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionOct 2024Decision
- AmendmentSept 2024Decision
+ 8 more applications in the report
Unlock 18 Birch Tree Grove, Solihull, B91 1HD's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (10 on record)
- All 11 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
- The 147 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Versus other Birch Tree Grove homes
Four headline reads against 13 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 £3,151
Floor Area
169 m²
Street avg 279 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
7.8 t/year
Street avg 7.5 t/year
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.
Crime
156/mo
Steady 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.
Nearest schools
- Sharmans Cross Junior SchoolPrimary267m
- Oak Cottage Primary SchoolPrimary970m
- Streetsbrook Infant and Early Years AcademyPrimary987m
- Blossomfield Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary1.1km
Nearest stops
- Solihull Rail StationRailway station1.1km
- Olton Rail StationRailway station2.4km
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences884 reports31%
- Shoplifting526 reports19%
- Vehicle Crime243 reports9%
- Burglary195 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC D
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £1,145 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£950k
1 Birch Tree Grove
B91 1HD
4 bed2 bath
£824k
1 Beaumont Grove
B91 1RP
4 bed3 bath
£764k
1 Compton Close
B91 1HR
4 bed2 bath
£1.5m
1 Chattock Gardens
B91 1JY
4 bed3 bath
£550k
1 Blackthorne Close
B91 1PF
4 bed
£758k
1 Baxterley Green
B91 1HP
5 bed3 bath
£660k
1 Claverdon Close
B91 1QP
3 bed2 bath
£580k
1 Chesterton Close
B91 1RR
3 bed
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 18 Birch Tree Grove is modelled from its 169 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in B91 1HD. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 18 Birch Tree Grove. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 18 Birch Tree Grove was lodged in May 2017 at band D and is valid until May 2027. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 11 applications are matched to 18 Birch Tree Grove. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 37 schools and 2 stops listed are measured in a straight line from B91 1HD, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 18 Birch Tree Grove is in council tax band G. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 18 Birch Tree Grove, Solihull, B91 1HD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in B91 1HDSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- B 91 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 18 Birch Tree Grove, Solihull valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales