16 WELHAM CROFT
SOLIHULL, SHIRLEY, WEST MIDLANDS B90 4UU
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
148 m²
Council tax band
F
Last sold
£565,500 Jan 2026
Local average
£501,671 (+14.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (31,061 of 33,755)
Street crime
29 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Spacious five-bedroom detached home
- Modern fitted kitchen
- Private landscaped rear garden
- Driveway and integral garage
- Quiet cul-de-sac location
- Excellent local schools and amenities nearby
- Great transport links by road and rail
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas, Double glazing
- Parking
- Garage, Off street
- Garden
- Private garden
- Listed property
- No
Description
Shirley is a vibrant and highly sought-after suburb of Solihull, offering the perfect balance of suburban comfort and excellent amenities. The bustling high street boasts a variety of shops, supermarkets, cafés, and restaurants, while nearby parks and green spaces provide peaceful spots for relaxation and recreation.
Families are particularly drawn to Shirley thanks to its excellent selection of well-regarded schools, community facilities, and leisure options. Shirley Park, gyms, and sports clubs are all within easy reach, making it an ideal place for an active and social lifestyle.
Commuters benefit from superb transport links, with Shirley Train Station providing direct services to Birmingham, Stratford-upon-Avon, and beyond. The area is also well connected by road, with the M42, M40, and Birmingham Airport just a short drive away, making it a convenient base for both work and travel.
Property Details:
Set in a peaceful cul-de-sac in the heart of Shirley, this impressive five-bedroom detached home offers spacious and versatile living across two floors. The welcoming entrance hallway leads to reception rooms, perfect for both family life and entertaining, along with a modern fitted kitchen at the heart of the home.
The property benefits from five generously sized bedrooms. A well-appointed family bathroom serves the bedrooms, ensuring comfort for larger households or visiting guests.
Outside, the home enjoys a beautifully maintained rear garden, ideal for outdoor dining or relaxing in the warmer months. To the front, a driveway and integral garage provide ample parking. With its combination of size, style, and location, 16 Welham Croft is an exceptional opportunity for families seeking their forever home in Shirley.
Tenure:
We are advised that the property is freehold.
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. 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: 165956531
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
35% since 2007
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 28/01/2026 (4 months ago) | £565,500 | +52.8% |
| Sold | 16/02/2011 (15 years ago) | £370,000 | -11.9% |
| Sold | 20/07/2007 (18 years ago) | £420,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 ROWTHORN DRIVE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 4ST | £470,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached |
| 59 STANBROOK ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 4UT | £600,000 | 04/07/2025 | Detached |
| 59 STANBROOK ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 4UT | £600,000 | 04/07/2025 | Detached |
| 33 STANBROOK ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 4UT | £650,000 | 31/03/2025 | Detached |
| 1 STAPENHALL ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 4XX | £475,000 | 12/12/2024 | Detached |
| 18 HORTON GROVE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 4UZ | £485,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached |
| 42 FRANKHOLMES DRIVE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 4YA | £390,000 | 10/11/2023 | Detached |
| 24 ELMBRIDGE DRIVE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 4YP | £525,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached |
| 16 CHADSTONE CLOSE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 4YX | £475,000 | 28/09/2023 | Detached |
| 49 FRANKHOLMES DRIVE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 4YB | £557,500 | 11/09/2023 | Detached |
| 3 STAPENHALL ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 4XX | £540,000 | 26/06/2023 | Detached |
| 11 HAWBRIDGE CLOSE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 4SU | £425,000 | 30/05/2023 | Detached |
| 40 ELMBRIDGE DRIVE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 4YP | £529,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 68 FRANKHOLMES DRIVE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 4YB | £560,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 10 HILLWOOD AVENUE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 4XR | £475,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 63 FRANKHOLMES DRIVE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 4YB | £542,500 | 21/09/2022 | Detached |
| 6 PEBWORTH AVENUE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 4YR | £563,800 | 08/09/2022 | Detached |
| NOT, 2B SHELLY LANE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 4EJ | £585,000 | 31/08/2022 | Detached |
| 18 CHADSTONE CLOSE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 4YX | £515,000 | 24/08/2022 | Detached |
| 25 HILLWOOD AVENUE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 4XR | £450,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached |
Area average: £520,640 (20 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 March 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 | Frankholmes Drive / Hillwood Avenue | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Edinburgh Woollen Mill | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | J & D Mason | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Widney Manor | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Dorridge | 1.8 miles |
| Hospital | Brian Oliver Centre | 6.2 miles |
| University | University of Birmingham School of Dentistry | 6.9 miles |
| University | BIMM University Birmingham | 7.4 miles |
| Hospital | Alexandra Hospital | 9.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 29 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkspath Junior and Infant School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 28 Jan 2011 |
| Cheswick Green Primary School | Primary | 1.0 miles | Good — 8 Apr 2014 |
| Widney Junior School | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 13 Jun 2014 |
| Solihull Alternative Provision Academy | Other | 1.2 miles | Good — 13 Oct 2022 |
| Cranmore Infant School | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 5 May 2022 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-bedroom count for this property.
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).