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

4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
272 m²
2928 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 46
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

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.

Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in March 2003. Today's modelled estimate of £1,027,000 sits 156.8% above the 2003 sale of £400,000. 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.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E46
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
13.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

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

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.

  1. Aug 2020
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey

    Single storey kitchen, utility & sun room/study extension to existing dwelling.

    Agent
    Philip Baumber Architectural Services
    Documents
    18 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/2020/01006/MINFHO
    View planning record
  2. Jul 2018
    DemolitionFull
    In report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    Demolition of existing conservatories and utility room. Single story side extension and two story rear extension.

    Agent
    Hasker Architects Ltd
    Extension
    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/2018/01529/MINFHO
    View planning record
Before you offer

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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.
Current estimate

£1,027,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2003)

£400,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 March 2003Most recent

    £400,000

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Farm Cottage

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

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day 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
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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.
Full Solihull report

Crime

5/mo

Steady 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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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