What type of property is Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS?

Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS is a detached house.

What did Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS sell for?

Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS last sold for £1,140,000 in August 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £400,000 in March 2003, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2003 and August 2025, Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS rose from £400,000 to £1,140,000, a change of £740,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS?

The current EPC rating for Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS?

Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS has a recorded floor area of 272 m² (2,928 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS heated?

The latest EPC at Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS have?

Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey extension and side and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS?

Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS located?

Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS sits in Bickenhill, Solihull, Solihull. It falls within the B92 postcode district.

Is Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS in a safe area?

Police records around Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS show an average of 177 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS?

The closest primary school to Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS is George Fentham Endowed School (2.2km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS?

The closest underground stop to Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, B92 0DS is Birmingham Intl Rail Station (Air-Rail Link), 1.1km away. The nearest rail option is Birmingham International Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, Bickenhill, Solihull, B92 0DS

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

272 m²

2928 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About Farm Cottage

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

Farm Cottage is a detached house in Bickenhill, Solihull, Solihull (B92 0DS). It has a recorded floor area of 272 m² (around 2928 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. Main heating runs on oil.

A recent sale: £1,140,000 in August 2025. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, partial demolition and change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Farm Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

13.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 April 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2015from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromF36toG12

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Apr 2024from Oct 2015

EPC improved fromG12toE46

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919, 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 Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, Bickenhill, Solihull, B92 0DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

4 applications on record at Farm Cottage, Pitt Lane, Bickenhill, Solihull, B92 0DS

4decisions2extensions37documents9nearby

Flagged:DemolitionChange of use

Aug 2005
Change Of UseAmendment
Outcome in report
Change of use of dwelling house to part use as nursery.
Reference
PL/2005/01825/CU
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionAug 2020Decision
DemolitionJul 2018Decision

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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.

Farm Cottage has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£1,062,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£1,140,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

10 August 2025Most recent
£1,140,000
+185.0%over 22 years
30 March 2003
£400,000

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Area

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Crime

177/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.1 km

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

Closest school

2.2 km

George Fentham Endowed School. 2 schools nearby.

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