30 BARTON DRIVE
SOLIHULL, KNOWLE, WEST MIDLANDS B93 0PE
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
109 m²
Council tax band
F
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£550,000 Mar 2026
Price per m²
£5,046/m²
Local average
£1,047,765 (-47.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (30,951 of 33,755)
Street crime
48 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Four-Bedroom Two-Bathroom Detached House Located Walking Distance To Dorridge Village
- All Downstairs Living Accommodation Is Accessed Via The Entrance Hallway & Is Comprised Of A Modern Kitchen Diner To The Front And A Large Lounge & Study / Storage Area To The Rear
- Upstairs, The Property Boasts Four Well Proportioned Bedrooms Which Are Serviced By Two Bathrooms, One Of Which Is En-Suite To The Principal Bedroom
- To The Rear Of The Property Is A South Easterly Facing Garden With A Feature Patio
- Located Walking Distance To Dorridge Station & All Of The Amenities Dorridge Village Has To Offer
- Set Within The Prestigious Arden Academy Catchment Area
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Private garden
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Introducing this four-bedroom detached house located within walking distance to Dorridge Village.
The property boasts a spacious entrance hallway granting access to all downstairs living areas, including a modern kitchen diner at the front and a large lounge and study / storage area at the rear.
Upstairs, four well-proportioned bedrooms are serviced by two bathrooms, one of which is an en-suite to the principal bedroom.
Externally, this property offers generous outside space, including a well-maintained garden, perfect for enjoying the sunshine. Whether for relaxing or hosting gatherings, the south-easterly facing garden provides a peaceful retreat. This home also features a notable patio area, ideal for al fresco dining or simply unwinding after a long day.
The property enjoys the convenience of being within walking distance to Dorridge Station and all the amenities the village has to offer. Moreover, it is situated within the prestigious Arden Academy catchment area.
With its leafy surroundings and convenient proximity to Dorridge Village, this property offers a blend of comfort, convenience, and tranquillity - all in one desirable package.
PROPERTY LOCATION
Knowle is a conveniently located and delightful village set on the edge of open countryside, with its period charm, half-timbered buildings and is the home to a historic Parish Church. Knowle contains a wide range of interesting shops, restaurants, plus it is home to an excellent junior and infant school and secondary school, Arden Academy (regarded as a leading state school in the UK). Sporting facilities located nearby consist of the Copt Heath Golf Club and the Old Silhillians Rugby Club as well as numerous private gyms. Knowle borders onto the village of Dorridge, which has its own station with links to Birmingham and London. A few minutes’ drive away is the nearby town of Solihull, which offers its own excellent state and private schools, Touchwood shopping centre, which houses many shops, restaurants, bars, cinema and John Lewis department store. Knowle village is well placed to access the M42 and M40 motorways, which then provides links to the M1, M6 and M5, enabling travel to Birmingham, Coventry and London. Resorts World and Arena, Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham International Train Station are also within easy access from Knowle village.
EPC Rating: B
Listed by
Knowle
Xact Homes
Reference: 166554113
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 23/10/2018
Current heating cost: £259/year
Potential heating cost: £259/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,500
Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
12% since 2018
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 06/03/2026 (2 months ago) | £550,000 | +4.8% |
| Sold | 23/09/2022 (3 years ago) | £525,000 | +11.2% |
| Sold | 28/08/2020 (5 years ago) | £472,000 | -3.7% |
| Sold | 23/11/2018 (7 years ago) | £489,995 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 34 BARTON DRIVE, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0PE | £390,000 | 03/08/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 58 BARTON DRIVE, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0PE | £365,000 | 29/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 4 MIDDLEFIELD AVENUE, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0PB | £620,000 | 09/06/2023 | Detached |
| 1 COOPER DRIVE, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0FG | £800,000 | 09/06/2023 | Detached |
| 36 GROVE ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0PJ | £850,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 38 GROVE ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0PJ | £770,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 2 BARTON DRIVE, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0PE | £595,000 | 18/07/2022 | Detached |
| 95 AVENUE ROAD, DORRIDGE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8JU | £1,300,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached |
| 40 GROVE ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0PJ | £810,000 | 28/03/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 32 BARTON DRIVE, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0PE | £156,970 | 14/02/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 27 BARTON DRIVE, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0PE | £405,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 BALKWILL CRESCENT, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0FH | £542,500 | 27/10/2021 | Detached |
| AVENUE GRANGE, 97A AVENUE ROAD, DORRIDGE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8JU | £1,900,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 49 BARTON DRIVE, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0PE | £82,000 | 27/09/2021 | Flat |
| 3 KNOWLE WOOD ROAD, DORRIDGE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8JJ | £900,000 | 02/09/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 45 BARTON DRIVE, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0PE | £56,000 | 30/06/2021 | Flat |
| Same street 39 BARTON DRIVE, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0PE | £150,000 | 30/06/2021 | Flat |
| 18 HERTFORD WAY, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0PD | £820,000 | 22/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £274,996 (8 sales)
Area average: £931,250 (10 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: Detached. As of February 2026.
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: £1,371/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Station Rd / Widney Rd | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Transmission Technology | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Elite Assistance Home Care | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Dorridge | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Widney Manor | 1.9 miles |
| Hospital | Brian Oliver Centre | 6.5 miles |
| University | Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies | 7.5 miles |
| University | University of Birmingham School of Dentistry | 8.8 miles |
| Hospital | Alexandra Hospital | 9.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total incidents | 48 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 2 May 2024 |
| Dorridge Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Arden | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2022 |
| Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 26 Sep 2023 |
| Knowle Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 29 Nov 2023 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).