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2 Gentleshaw Lane, Solihull, B91 2SS

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
181 m²
1948 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Gentleshaw Lane

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

2 Gentleshaw Lane is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Solihull (B91 2SS). It has a recorded floor area of 181 m² (around 1948 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2017) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2015. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 181 m² it's 16.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (155 m² median across 13 EPCs). Across 2004–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £700,000 is 18% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£304/sq ft) was about 46.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in February 2018.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageDouble
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

2 Gentleshaw Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jan 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
8.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Apr 2012
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Mar 2015from Jun 2014
Low Energy Lighting
0%30%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2017from Mar 2015
EPC improved fromE49toD60
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
30%57%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Gentleshaw Lane, Solihull, B91 2SS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Gentleshaw Lane has an approved single-storey side extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 2 Gentleshaw Lane, Solihull, B91 2SS

1decisions1extensions6documents2nearby
  1. Dec 2015
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    First floor side extension

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/2015/51552/MINFHO
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2004.

Current estimate

£700,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£593,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 February 2018Most recent

    £593,000

    +69.4%over 3 years
  2. 28 November 2014

    £350,000

    +32.1%over 10 years
  3. 27 October 2004

    £265,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B91 2SS: £535,000 (2024–2011).

On the street

Versus other Gentleshaw Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Gentleshaw Lane outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,276

Street avg £2,881

Strongly above

Floor Area

181 m²

Street avg 164 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

8.4 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Gentleshaw Lane

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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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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
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.

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

1.8 km

Widney Manor Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

1.3 km

Solihull Sixth Form College. 17 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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