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The Dale, Catherine De Barnes Lane, Bickenhill, Solihull, B92 0DB

3 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
240 m²
2583 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About The Dale

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

The Dale is a four-bedroom detached house in Bickenhill, Solihull, Solihull (B92 0DB). It has a recorded floor area of 240 m² (around 2583 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since September 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe and a loft.

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £849,000 is 28.7% below the 2024 sale of £1,190,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, HMO conversion, an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: December 2024 at £1,190,000.

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
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • LoftYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

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.

The Dale's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Dec 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
11.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 December 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from Sept 2010
EPC improved fromD61toC72
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
40%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2021from Jan 2015
EPC improved fromC72toD59
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Dale, Catherine De Barnes Lane, Bickenhill, Solihull, B92 0DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at The Dale, Catherine De Barnes Lane, Bickenhill, Solihull, B92 0DB

3decisions1extensions58documents9nearby
Flagged:HMO conversionChange of use
  1. Oct 2017
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Rear dormer roof extension to main house, replace existing single storey rear extension, new front porch and new porch to side of annexe.

    Extension
    Documents
    26 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/2017/02070/MINFHO
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Change of UseDecision
  4. HMODecision

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  • The 58 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.

Price for The Dale has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£849,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£1,190,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 December 2024Most recent

    £1,190,000

    +108.8%over 8 years

  2. 29 August 2016

    £570,000

    +157.9%over 19 years

  3. 14 August 1997

    £221,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in B92 0DB: £417,500 (2024–2024).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Dale

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
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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.
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Crime

177/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.9 km

Birmingham Intl Rail Station (Air-Rail Link) — subway entrance.

Closest school

2.1 km

George Fentham Endowed School. 4 schools nearby.

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