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15 Castle Lane, Solihull, B92 8DB

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
93 m²
1001 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 15 Castle Lane

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

15 Castle Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Solihull (B92 8DB). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in June 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2020. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 93 m² it's 16.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (80 m² median across 25 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £359,000 is 33% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£270/sq ft) was about 27.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageSingle
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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 2)
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 July 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Jun 2017
EPC improved fromE46toC74
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Castle Lane, Solihull, B92 8DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Castle Lane has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 15 Castle Lane, Solihull, B92 8DB

1decisions1extensions17documents6nearby
  1. Dec 2020
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 5.6m from the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 3.19m, and measuring 3m at the eaves.

    Documents
    17 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/2020/02469/PNH
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 17 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.

15 Castle Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£359,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£269,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 June 2018Most recent

    £269,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in B92 8DB: £250,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Castle Lane homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 15 Castle Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,903

Street avg £2,796

On par

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 15 Castle Lane

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

177/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Olton Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.8 km

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School. 34 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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