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The Moorings, Old Warwick Road, Lapworth, Solihull, B94 6AP

Extendable2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
149 m²
1604 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 36
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About The Moorings

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

The Moorings is a four-bedroom detached house in Lapworth, Solihull, Solihull (B94 6AP). It has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (around 1604 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows an F (score 36), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 3 certificates since May 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 68), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused, 1 pending. An active application for an extension is awaiting a decision. At 149 m² it's 22.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (121 m² median across 9 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £1,268,000 is 14.2% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£692/sq ft) was about 109.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2023 for £1,110,000.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • GarageDouble
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F36
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
12.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2012from May 2012
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Feb 2023from May 2012
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
24%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC FExtended 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 Moorings, Old Warwick Road, Lapworth, Solihull, B94 6AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

An application for partial demolition is currently awaiting a decision.

2 applications on record at The Moorings, Old Warwick Road, Lapworth, Solihull, B94 6AP

1 live now
1decisions2extensions32documents2nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Jan 2026
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Demolition of existing garage and erection of two storey front and side extensions and single storey side extension

    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    W/25/1173
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. DemolitionDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 32 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.

The Moorings valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

On the street

Versus other Old Warwick Road homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for The Moorings runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,450

Street avg £3,846

Strongly above

Floor Area

149 m²

Street avg 182 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

12.0 t/year

Street avg 7.7 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Moorings

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

Larger development activity nearbyA planning decision worth checking

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.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Timber Yard — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Tudor Grange Primary Academy Hockley Heath. 2 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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