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1 Oakfields Way, Catherine De Barnes, Solihull, B91 2TR

EPC B3 sales on record9 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
317 m²
3412 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 91
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Oakfields Way

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

1 Oakfields Way is a five-bedroom detached house in Catherine-De-Barnes, Solihull, Solihull (B91 2TR). It has a recorded floor area of 317 m² (around 3412 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2024) returns a high B (score 91), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 317 m² the property is well over the postcode median (106 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. A recent sale: £1,045,000 in February 2025. 9 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£306/sq ft) was about 38.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Underfloor heatingYes
  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Oakfields Way

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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.

1 Oakfields Way ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
B91
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Aug 2011
EPC improved fromD67toB91
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
42%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC BDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m² and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Oakfields Way, Catherine De Barnes, Solihull, B91 2TR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Oakfields Way has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

9 applications on record at 1 Oakfields Way, Catherine De Barnes, Solihull, B91 2TR

9decisions5extensions53documents2nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Oct 2000
    Outline
    Outcome in report

    Outline application for the demolition of one dwelling and the erection of two dwellings

    Reference
    PL/2000/02522/OL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. RenovationDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 6 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (9 on record)
  • All 9 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 53 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Latest sale on 1 Oakfields Way was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,131,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£1,045,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 February 2025Most recent

    £1,045,000

    +86.6%over 5 years
  2. 30 July 2019

    £560,000

    +234.3%over 18 years
  3. 24 July 2001

    £167,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B91 2TR: £420,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Oakfields Way homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Oakfields Way outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,297

Street avg £3,346

Below

Floor Area

317 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Oakfields Way

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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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

2.9 km

Hampton-in-Arden Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

1.5 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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