What kind of home is 49 Alston Road, B91 2RP?

49 Alston Road, B91 2RP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 49 Alston Road, B91 2RP?

49 Alston Road, B91 2RP last sold for £184,750 in June 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £118,000 in July 2003, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 49 Alston Road, B91 2RP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2003 and June 2015, 49 Alston Road, B91 2RP rose from £118,000 to £184,750, a change of £66,750. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 49 Alston Road, B91 2RP?

The current EPC rating for 49 Alston Road, B91 2RP is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in December 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 49 Alston Road, B91 2RP?

49 Alston Road, B91 2RP has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 49 Alston Road, B91 2RP use?

The latest EPC at 49 Alston Road, B91 2RP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 49 Alston Road, B91 2RP?

49 Alston Road, B91 2RP is in council tax band C.

Which area is 49 Alston Road, B91 2RP in?

49 Alston Road, B91 2RP sits in Solihull. It falls within the B91 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 49 Alston Road, B91 2RP?

Police records around 49 Alston Road, B91 2RP 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 49 Alston Road, B91 2RP?

The closest primary school to 49 Alston Road, B91 2RP is Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree (490m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lode Heath School (676m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 49 Alston Road, B91 2RP?

The closest rail stop to 49 Alston Road, B91 2RP is Solihull Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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49 Alston Road, Solihull, B91 2RP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 49 Alston Road

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

49 Alston Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Solihull (B91 2RP). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Across 2003–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £290,000 sits 57% above the 2015 sale of £184,750. 11 years since the last transfer (June 2015).

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

Bedrooms3
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2019

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromF31toD59

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 49 Alston Road, Solihull, B91 2RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

49 Alston Road has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications 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.

49 Alston Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£290,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£184,750

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

11 June 2015Most recent
£184,750
+56.6%over 11 years
3 July 2003
£118,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B91 2RP: £272,500 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in B91 2RP

On the street

Versus other Alston Road homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 49 Alston Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,463

Street avg £2,793

Below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 75 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly below

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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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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

1.7 km

Solihull Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree. 21 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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