The Cottage Barston Lane, Barston, Solihull, B92 0JU is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,658 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £691,765 , which equates to approximately £417 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Aug 2020 for £560,000. Since then, the value has increased by £131,765, representing a 23.5% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £691,765 is:

  • 18.8% lower than the average property price on Barston Lane
  • 21.1% lower than the average in the B92 0JU postcode area
  • and 52.1% higher than the average price for Solihull as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 6 March 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in B92 0JU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1658 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£691,765
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£417
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

The Cottage Barston Lane, Barston, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 0JU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Mar 2018.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Sep 2010, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 46.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 96% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 96% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B92 0JU

11 th / 15
Price Rank
21% lower than average
8 th / 8
Size Rank
29% smaller than average
2 nd / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in B92 0JU , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 8 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£691,765
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
7 Aug 2020
£560,000
Leasehold
+16.7 %
23 Mar 2012
£480,000
Leasehold
+148.7 %
9 Apr 1998
£193,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1873 sq ft
sale price: £710,000
sale date: 10 Jun 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1421 sq ft
sale price: £720,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1851 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2015
rooms: 8
size: 1539 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 21 Aug 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £615,000
sale date: 15 Jul 2013

Data Sources

The property at The Cottage Barston Lane, Barston, Solihull, B92 0JU appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Aug 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Mar 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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