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5 Station Drive, Earlswood, Solihull, B94 5JS

Notable views1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Station Drive

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

5 Station Drive is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Earlswood, Solihull, Solihull (B94 5JS). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2017–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£384/sq ft) was about 58.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Sold September 2023 for £360,000.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Dec 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Mar 2017
EPC improved fromF22toE44
Heating System
UnderfloorRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2023from Feb 2022
EPC improved fromE44toD55
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionInstantaneous

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (45 kWp) installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and 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 5 Station Drive, Earlswood, Solihull, B94 5JS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Station Drive has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 5 Station Drive, Earlswood, Solihull, B94 5JS

1decisions1extensions15documents
  1. Aug 2018
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension.

    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/2018/01723/PPFL
    Full record in report

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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 5 Station Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£362,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£360,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 September 2023Most recent

    £360,000

    +53.2%over 6 years
  2. 16 August 2017

    £235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B94 5JS: £300,000 (2022–2013).

On the street

Versus other Station Drive homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 5 Station Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,138

Street avg £3,280

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 7.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Station Drive

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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Earlswood (West Midlands) Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

1.6 km

Tidbury Green School. 6 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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