285 HIGH STREET
SOLIHULL, SHIRLEY, WEST MIDLANDS B90 1JW
Listing type
Property details
Listing category
Auction
Tenure
LEASEHOLD (33 years remaining on lease)
Floor area
49 m²
Council tax band
TBC
EPC rating
D
Last sold
£93,500 Mar 2026
Price per m²
£1,837/m²
Local average
£184,798 (-51.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (21,765 of 33,755)
Street crime
210 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- CASH BUYERS ONLY
- Living Room
- Kitchen
- Two Bedrooms
- No Upward Chain
- Being Sold by Online Auction
- Starting Bids from: £90,000
- Buy it now option available
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas
- Garden
- Private garden
Description
Solihull Lodge is a highly desirable location, just a short walk from the well-regarded Peterbrook Junior and Infant School. Residents here also benefit from frequent bus services that offer convenient routes to various destinations. Heading one way, these buses provide access to the Maypole area, where you'll find a Sainsbury's supermarket and a range of local shops. Alternatively, in the opposite direction, they connect you to the A34 Stratford Road in the town centre of Shirley, passing by numerous shops and providing access to Shirley Railway Station. From there, commuter services operate to Birmingham and beyond.
For motorists, there's easy access to the Maypole and Hollywood By-Pass, which quickly leads to Junction 3 of the M42 motorway at Portway. The M42 serves as a central hub in the national motorway network, offering swift connections, including the junction with the A45, to key attractions such as the National Exhibition Centre, National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham International Airport, and Railway Station.
Full Details:
This two-bedroom ground floor maisonette is available for cash buyers due to its short lease of approximately 33 years.
The property offers a living room with access to a private rear garden, a kitchen, a shower room, and two bedrooms.
Perfectly positioned, this maisonette presents a fantastic investment opportunity or a great purchase for buyers looking to renovate and personalize.
Being Sold by Online Auction
Starting Bids from: £90,000
Buy it now option available
Please call or visit Goto Online Auctions for more information.
This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction. The Modern Method of Auction is a flexible buyer friendly method of purchase. The purchaser will have 56 working days to exchange and complete once the draft contract has been issued by the vendors solicitor. Allowing the additional time to exchange and complete on the property means interested parties can proceed with traditional residential finance. Upon close of a successful auction or if the vendor accepts an offer during the auction, the buyer with be required to put down a non-refundable reservation fee. The fee will be a fixed fee including the Vat, this secures the transaction and takes the property off the market. The buyer will be required to agree to our terms and conditions prior to solicitors being instructed. Copies of the Reservation form and all terms and conditions can be found on the online Auction website or requested from our Auction Department.
Please note this property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price which is typically no more than 10% in excess of the Starting Bid. Both the Starting Bid and Reserve Price can be subject to change. Our primary duty of care is to the vendor. Terms and conditions apply to the Modern Method of Auction, which is operated by GOTO Auctions.
To book a viewing contact Black and Golds Estate agents
General Information:
Auctioneer's Comments
This property is for sale by Online Auction which is a flexible and buyer friendly method of purchase. The purchaser will not be exchanging contracts on the fall of the virtual hammer, but will be given 56 working days in which to complete the transaction, from the date the Draft Contract are issued by the seller’s solicitor. By giving a buyer time to exchange contracts on the property, means normal residential finance can be arranged.
The Buyer’s Premium secures the transaction and takes the property off the market. Fees paid to the Auctioneer may be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property and be included in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Further clarification on this must be sought from your legal representative. The buyer will be required to sign a Reservation form to confirm acceptance of terms prior to solicitors being instructed. Copies of the Reservation form and all terms and conditions can be found in the Info Pack which can be downloaded for free from our website or requested from our Auction Department.
Upon close of a successful auction or if the vendor accepts an offer during the auction, the buyer will be required to make payment of a non-refundable Buyer’s Premium of 3.6% of the purchase price including VAT and a Legal Pack fee of £396 including VAT (this is subject to a minimum amount of £6,600 including VAT and a Legal Pack Fee of £396 including VAT). This secures the transaction and takes the property off the market.
The Buyer’s Premium and administration charge are in addition to the final negotiated selling price.
Tenure: We are advised that the property is Leasehold with an annual ground rent of £10 with no service charge payable. It’s recommended that interested parties verify this information.
The Consumer Protection Regulations 2008: Black & Golds Estate Agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services, so cannot verify that they are connected, in working order or fit for the purpose. Black & Golds Estate Agents have not checked legal documents to verify the Freehold/Leasehold status of the property. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their own solicitor or surveyor.
The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Black and Golds Estate Agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services, so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for purpose. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. References to the tenure of the property are based on information received from the seller, the Agent has not been given access to the title documents. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor. Sales Particulars form no part of any sale contract. Any items shown in photographs are not included unless particularly specified as such in the sales particulars; interested buyers are advised to obtain verification of all legal and factual matters and information from their solicitor, licenced conveyancer or surveyor.
PLANNING PERMISSION AND BUILDING REGULATIONS: It is the responsibility of Purchasers to verify if any planning permission and building regulations were obtained and adhered to for any works carried out to the property.
Listed by
Solihull
Black & Golds Estate Agents
Reference: 169153232
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 29/11/2024
Expiry date: 28/11/2034
Current heating cost: £556/year
Potential heating cost: £404/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £2,450
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Party wall insulation (£300 - £600)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Flood risk
Zone: 2
Risk: In flood risk area
Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #11859808
Property Details
Street: 285 High Street
Town: Shirley
Postcode: B90 1JW
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 20/09/2016
Work Completed: 11/07/2016
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
105% since 1998
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 05/03/2026 (4 months ago) | £93,500 | +105.5% |
| Sold | 14/12/1998 (27 years ago) | £45,500 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 LAMBSCOTE CLOSE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NS | £114,000 | 08/08/2025 | Flat |
| 1A OXHILL ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1LR | £120,000 | 07/02/2025 | Flat |
| 44 LAMBSCOTE CLOSE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NS | £122,000 | 01/12/2023 | Flat |
| Same street PRINCE OF WALES HIGH STREET, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1JW | £2,725,000 | 22/06/2023 | Other |
| 42 LAMBSCOTE CLOSE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NS | £118,000 | 24/03/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 293 HIGH STREET, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1JW | £370,000 | 29/09/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 293A HIGH STREET, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1JW | £135,000 | 27/09/2022 | Other |
| 16 GREENSLADE ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NB | £125,000 | 26/08/2022 | Flat |
| 22 LAMBSCOTE CLOSE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NS | £109,950 | 04/03/2022 | Flat |
| Same street PRINCE OF WALES HIGH STREET, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1JW | £825,000 | 01/03/2022 | Other |
| 14 MAYBERRY CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4PX | £265,000 | 14/01/2022 | Flat |
| 21 LAMBSCOTE CLOSE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NS | £109,950 | 13/01/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 287 HIGH STREET, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1JW | £137,500 | 31/08/2021 | Flat |
Street average: £838,500 (5 sales)
Area average: £135,488 (8 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Solihull. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.
Company ownership
Registered legal owner is a company.
Company: BAJAJ PROPERTIES LIMITED (1380626)
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Solihull. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Solihull.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Solihull: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | High St / Greenslade Rd | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | High St / Prince Of Wales | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | One Stop | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | S K news | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Shirley | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Whitlocks End | 1.1 miles |
| University | Birmingham City University, Bournville Campus | 3.4 miles |
| Hospital | Brian Oliver Centre | 6.9 miles |
| Hospital | Bromsgove Private Hospital | 7.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 |
| Shoplifting | 48 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Burglary | 14 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 210 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterbrook Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | — (No rating) |
| Hollywood Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 1 Jul 2019 |
| Highters Heath Community School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Inadequate — 5 May 2022 |
| Mill Lodge Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 13 May 2014 |
| Highters Heath Nursery School | Nursery | 0.6 miles | Good — 23 Oct 2014 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed Flat, Daisy Farm Road, B14 | £950/mo | 2 | 0.56 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £950/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).