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64 SHAKESPEARE DRIVE

SOLIHULL, SHIRLEY, WEST MIDLANDS B90 2AN

4 beds 1 baths 1,399 sq ft Listed 1 Sep 2024 (-698d)

£575,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

130 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£555,000 Jul 2025

Price per m²

£4,423/m²

Local average

£504,341 (+14%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,604 of 33,755)

Street crime

231 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Garage and large driveway for several vehicles
  • Four bedrooms
  • Two reception rooms
  • Fitted kitchen
  • Family bathroom with bath & shower cubicle
  • Ground floor WC
  • Well-presented, enclosed rear garden
  • Desirable area

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Occupying a well-regarded location in Shirley this beautifully presented, four-bedroom property offers a generous driveway and integrated garage with an exceptionally well-maintained garden to the rear.

Once inside, the welcoming Entrance Hallway opens immediately into the Dining Room which offers a large bow window and is conveniently positioned near the kitchen. The charming Kitchen features a double integrated double oven and an electric hob with integrated extractor above, abundant cupboard space and counter space for further appliances. This leads to a Utility area with appliance space and hallway running the length of the property, accommodating for laundry or storage needs, as well as covered access to the rear garden. The large extended Living Room, positioned at the rear of the house, serves as the main communal area. It offers ample space for various furniture arrangements and features wide French doors out to the garden, bringing in plenty of natural light. The ground floor also includes a convenient understairs WC and access door to the garage.

Rising upstairs the first-floor landing has doors leading off to: Bedroom One, the main double room, which includes built-in wardrobe offering substantial storage space; Bedroom Two, also a double room, currently used as a single, with plentiful daylight; double Bedroom Three, also currently as a single, with integral wardrobe; Bedroom Four, a single room featuring shelf space; and a Family Bathroom with both a bath and shower cubicle

Moving outside, the property enjoys a well-proportioned rear garden laid to an initial paved patio seating area, a lawn, immaculately planted borders, and a garden shed.

Further benefits include: gas-fired central heating from a recently installed Worcester boiler, smart heating controls, and double glazing.

Shirley is a highly desirable area with excellent amenities and transport links. The high street offers a mix of major chains, independent shops, and a variety of eateries and pubs. Efficient bus services connect Shirley to Birmingham city centre and Solihull town, while regular trains run from nearby stations to Birmingham, Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon, and London Marylebone. Within easy reach of the M42, Birmingham International Airport and the NEC are just a 15-minute drive away. Solihull's Touchwood Development also provides additional shopping, dining, and entertainment.



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No statement in these details is to be relied upon as representation of fact, and purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the statements contained within. These details do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. AP Morgan and their employees and agents do not have any authority to give any warranty or representation whatsoever in respect of this property. These details and all statements herein are provided without any responsibility on the part of AP Morgan or the vendors. Equipment: AP Morgan has not tested the equipment or central heating system mentioned in these particulars and the purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the working order and condition. Measurements: Great care is taken when measuring, but measurements should not be relied upon for ordering carpets, equipment, etc. The Laws of Copyright protect this material. AP Morgan is the Owner of the copyright. This property sheet forms part of our database and is protected by the database right and copyright laws. No unauthorised copying or distribution without permission..

Listed by

Shirley

AP Morgan Ltd

Reference: 151904570

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 29/08/2024

Expiry date: 28/08/2034

Current heating cost: £1,640/year

Potential heating cost: £1,484/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £5,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #8353029

Property Details

Street: 64 Shakespeare Drive

Town: Shirley

Postcode: B90 2AN

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 23/08/2011

Work Completed: 05/08/2011

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #2074062

Property Details

Street: 64 Shakespeare Drive

Town: Shirley

Postcode: B90 2AN

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 28/09/2004

Work Completed: 29/07/2004

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

Event Date Price % change
Sold 23/07/2025 (1 year ago) £555,000

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
33 FALSTAFF ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 2AF £585,000 12/12/2025 Detached
12 MOORHILLS CROFT, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 2QB £435,000 01/12/2023 Detached
108 FABIAN CRESCENT, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 2AD £665,000 28/03/2023 Detached
12 TACKLEY CLOSE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 2SB £413,800 14/03/2023 Detached
35 FALSTAFF ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 2AF £530,000 26/01/2023 Detached
71 BILLS LANE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 2PE £592,000 09/12/2022 Detached
118 FABIAN CRESCENT, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 2AD £508,750 09/12/2022 Detached
39 WOODLANDS LANE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 2PX £477,100 04/11/2022 Detached
124 STRETTON ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 2SA £400,600 27/10/2022 Detached
37 WOODLANDS LANE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 2PX £428,000 27/10/2022 Detached
65 BILLS LANE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 2PE £579,950 27/10/2022 Detached
3 SIDENHILL CLOSE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 2QD £450,000 30/09/2022 Detached
35 SHAKESPEARE DRIVE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 2AL £586,000 08/07/2022 Detached
35 SHAKESPEARE DRIVE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 2AL £586,000 08/07/2022 Detached
73 FABIAN CRESCENT, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 2AD £765,000 10/06/2022 Detached
97 FALSTAFF ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 2AQ £400,000 11/02/2022 Detached
22 FALSTAFF ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 2AF £407,000 04/02/2022 Detached
26 QUEENS AVENUE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 2NT £515,000 31/01/2022 Detached
112 FABIAN CRESCENT, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 2AD £490,000 14/12/2021 Detached
99 SHAKESPEARE DRIVE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 2AW £475,000 08/12/2021 Detached

Area average: £514,460 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 9.3%
10y growth 23.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Solihull. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 1.5%
5y (index) 12.3%
10y (index) 43.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Solihull. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,137/mo
Realistic £1,263/mo
Optimistic £1,389/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Solihull.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Solihull: £1,371/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Hathaway Rd / Light Hall School 0.1 miles
Bus stop Stretton Rd / Light Hall School 0.1 miles
Shop Londis 0.2 miles
Shop Premier 0.3 miles
Train station Shirley 0.8 miles
Train station Whitlocks End 1.2 miles
University University of Birmingham School of Dentistry 5.0 miles
University BIMM University Birmingham 5.7 miles
Hospital Brian Oliver Centre 6.0 miles
Hospital Alexandra Hospital 9.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Shoplifting 93
Violence and sexual offences 54
Vehicle crime 17
Public order 12
Anti-social behaviour 11
Burglary 11
Criminal damage and arson 10
Other theft 8
Robbery 7
Drugs 3
Other crime 2
Possession of weapons 2
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 231

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
Woodlands Infant School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 10 Nov 2022
Light Hall School Secondary 0.2 miles Good — 10 Nov 2021
Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 17 Jul 2013
Kingswood School Other 0.4 miles Outstanding — 20 Jun 2022
Shirley Heath Junior School Primary 0.4 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

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
4 Bed Detached House, School Road, B90 £1,938/mo 4 0.3 miles OpenRent
4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Snitterfield Drive, B90 £1,550/mo 4 0.32 miles OpenRent
4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Moreton Road, B90 £2,200/mo 4 0.38 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,896/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.34%
Max investor price (0.8%) £242,250
Target investor price (1%) £193,800
Gross yield 4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 24.7×
Monthly cashflow £-545/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -3.9%
  • 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).