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30 BARTON DRIVE

SOLIHULL, KNOWLE, WEST MIDLANDS B93 0PE

4 beds 2 baths 1,173 sq ft Listed 3 Sep 2025 (-272d)

£550,000

Guide Price

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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

PROPERTY OVERVIEW
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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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EPC Graphs

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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).

5y growth 18.2%
10y growth 20.8%

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

1y (index) -0.3%
5y (index) 13.8%
10y (index) 43.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,133/mo
Realistic £1,259/mo
Optimistic £1,385/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 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 0.23%
Max investor price (0.8%) £157,375
Target investor price (1%) £125,900
  • 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).