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242 Henwood Lane, Catherine De Barnes, Solihull, B91 2SY

3 sales on record4 planning records

Estimated value

£621,000

  • Since the 2024 sale (£635,000)-2%
  • Against B91 2SY's recent median (£820,000)-24%

Newest record on this page: March 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
173 m²
1862 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£621,000

  • Against its 2024 sale (£635,000)-2%
  • Against B91 2SY's recent median (£820,000)-24%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 242 Henwood Lane is modelled from its 173 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in B91 2SY. 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

    173 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2018

  • Sales of this home

    3 sales recorded, the latest in 2024

  • Recent sales in B91 2SY

    5 sales, median £820,000 (2025–2016)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: March 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 4 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2014.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 July 2024Most recent

    £635,000

    +9.5%over 5 years

  2. 16 April 2019

    £580,000

    +132.0%over 4 years

  3. 24 July 2014

    £250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B91 2SY: £820,000 (2025–2016).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 242 Henwood Lane

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

242 Henwood Lane is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Catherine-De-Barnes, Solihull, Solihull (B91 2SY). It has a recorded floor area of 173 m² (around 1862 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on oil.

4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a garage conversion and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£341/sq ft) was about 97.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £635,000.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
8.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 July 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2018from Feb 2014
EPC improved fromF32toD58
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
71%25%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 242 Henwood Lane, Catherine De Barnes, Solihull, B91 2SY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

242 Henwood Lane has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

4 applications on record at 242 Henwood Lane, Catherine De Barnes, Solihull, B91 2SY

4decisions3extensions18documents2nearby
  1. Feb 2015
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Front of property

    Alterations to front elevation including raising part of eaves' height and introducing new bay window, rear ground floor extension and general alterations.

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/2014/02212/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Garage ConversionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • The 18 documents, officer reports & conditions
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On the street

Versus other Henwood Lane homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 242 Henwood Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,671

Street avg £3,065

Above

Floor Area

173 m²

Street avg 160 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

8.2 t/year

Street avg 10.0 t/year

Above
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

Crime

156/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

2.3 km

Knowle Church of England Primary Academy. 8 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Knowle Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary2.3km
  • Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew TreePrimary2.3km
  • Solihull Sixth Form College16 plus2.5km
  • St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary2.6km

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences884 reports31%
  • Shoplifting526 reports19%
  • Vehicle Crime243 reports9%
  • Burglary195 reports7%

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

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Comparables

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 242 Henwood Lane is modelled from its 173 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in B91 2SY. 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. 3 sales are recorded for 242 Henwood Lane. 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 242 Henwood Lane was lodged in July 2018 at band D and is valid until July 2028. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 4 applications are matched to 242 Henwood Lane. 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 8 schools and 0 stops listed are measured in a straight line from B91 2SY, not by walking route.
Council tax band
242 Henwood Lane is in council tax band E. 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.
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