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17 Catherines Close, Catherine De Barnes, Solihull, B91 2SZ

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
52 m²
560 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 17 Catherines Close

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

17 Catherines Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Catherine-De-Barnes, Solihull, Solihull (B91 2SZ). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 52 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 13 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–230 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in November 2002. Today's modelled estimate of £155,000 sits 72.2% above the 2002 sale of £90,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£161/sq ft) was about 26.1% below the postcode norm. At 52 m² it sits well below the postcode median (103 m² across 12 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs).

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • Communal gardenYes
  • GarageSingle

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Catherines 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Dec 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2011from Jun 2011
EPC improved fromE51toC73
Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Dec 2022from Nov 2011
Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Catherines Close, Catherine De Barnes, Solihull, B91 2SZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Catherines Close has no planning applications on record.

2

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.
Current estimate

£155,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2002)

£90,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 November 2002Most recent

    £90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B91 2SZ: £295,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Catherines Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 17 Catherines Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,731

Street avg £3,392

Strongly below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Catherines Close

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£161k

1 Broomfields Avenue

B91 2NP

1 bed1 bath
£200k

1 Chadley Close

B91 2DD

2 bed
£206k

1 Bisbrook Croft

B91 2LQ

2 bed1 bath
£273k

1 Glebe Road

B91 2LX

2 bed1 bath
£312k

1 Coppice Close, Dove House Lane

B91 2ED

2 bed1 bath
£259k

1 Albany Gardens, Hampton Lane

B91 2PT

3 bed1 bath
£285k

1 Anchor Lane

B91 2JN

3 bed2 bath
£293k

1 Damson Lane

B91 2RD

3 bed1 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.

Closest school

1.9 km

Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree. 9 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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