What type of property is 14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ?

14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ sell for?

14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ last sold for £23,000 in April 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £32,000 in January 1998, so prices have been falling over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 1998 and April 2000, 14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ fell from £32,000 to £23,000, a change of £9,000. That works out to roughly -13.9% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ?

14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ?

14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ located?

14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ sits in Ocker Hill, Tipton, Tipton. It falls within the DY4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ?

Police records around 14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ show an average of 13 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 59% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (266% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ?

The closest primary school to 14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ is Ocker Hill Infant School (299m), one of 35 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gospel Oak School (932m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ?

The closest underground stop to 14 Solari Close, DY4 0UQ is Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro), 1.2km away. The nearest rail option is Tipton Rail Station, 2.0km away.

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14 Solari Close, Ocker Hill, Tipton, DY4 0UQ

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 Solari Close

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

14 Solari Close is an end-of-terrace house in Ocker Hill, Tipton, Tipton (DY4 0UQ). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 5 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Held since April 2000 — that's 26 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1998–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at -13.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £183,000 sits 695.7% above the 2000 sale of £23,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 5)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2011from Dec 2008

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Jan 2014from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromC71toD66

Low Energy Lighting

57%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2014from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromD66toC73

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Solari Close, Ocker Hill, Tipton, DY4 0UQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Solari Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

14 Solari Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£183,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -13.9% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2000)

£23,000

Growth on file: -13.9% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

2 April 2000Most recent
£23,000
-28.1%over 2 years
16 January 1998
£32,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in DY4 0UQ: £21,500 (2006–1998).

Nearby sales in DY4 0UQ

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On the street

Versus other Solari Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Solari Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£354

Street avg £384

On par

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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 Tipton district page.

Full Tipton report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

13/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.2 km

Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.3 km

Ocker Hill Infant School. 39 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DY4 0UQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DY4 0UQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

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