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The Merchant House, Old Warwick Road, Lapworth, Solihull, B94 6AZ

Notable views3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
225 m²
2422 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About The Merchant House

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

The Merchant House is a three-bedroom detached house in Lapworth, Solihull, Solihull (B94 6AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 225 m² (around 2422 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2021 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views, a conservatory and a self-contained annexe.

At 225 m² the property is well over the postcode median (110 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused.

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
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • DrivewayYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
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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 Merchant House ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
11.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Feb 2021
EPC improved fromE47toD56
Main Fuel
ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property 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 The Merchant House, Old Warwick Road, Lapworth, Solihull, B94 6AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at The Merchant House, Old Warwick Road, Lapworth, Solihull, B94 6AZ

3decisions1extensions57documents2nearby
  1. Mar 2015
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extend existing boot room and create ensuite above

    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    W/15/0329
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. FullDecision
  4. RenovationDecision

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  • The 57 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 Merchant House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£946,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in B94 6AZ: £455,000 (2021–2016).

On the street

Versus other Old Warwick Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for The Merchant House runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 36 (F)

Strongly above

Floor Area

225 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

11.0 t/year

Street avg 8.1 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Merchant House

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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
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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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Timber Yard — bus stop.

Closest school

1.8 km

Lapworth CofE Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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