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8 Blackthorne Close, Solihull, B91 1PF

Extendable3 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
111 m²
1195 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Blackthorne Close

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

8 Blackthorne Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Solihull (B91 1PF). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2016) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2011–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £594,000 is 18.8% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£418/sq ft) was about 30.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 111 m² it's 19.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (138 m² median across 9 EPCs). Most recent transfer: November 2020 at £500,000.

Specifications

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
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Blackthorne Close

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 Blackthorne Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2011from Feb 2011
EPC improved fromD56toE44
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
82%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2016from Oct 2011
EPC improved fromE44toD57
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Blackthorne Close, Solihull, B91 1PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Blackthorne Close has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Blackthorne Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£594,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£500,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 November 2020Most recent

    £500,000

    +19.0%over 6 years

  2. 4 September 2014

    £420,000

    +31.3%over 3 years

  3. 17 August 2011

    £320,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B91 1PF: £545,000 (2024–2016).

On the street

Versus other Blackthorne Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 Blackthorne Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,505

Street avg £3,839

Strongly above

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 143 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Blackthorne Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Birch Tree Grove

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4 bed2 bath
£584k

1 Cheltondale Road

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1 Arley Road

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£549k

1 Chesterton Close

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£648k

1 Claverdon Close

B91 1QP

3 bed2 bath
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

1.3 km

Solihull Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Sharmans Cross Junior School. 34 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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