17 LIGHTHORNE ROAD
SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS B91 2BD
£299,500
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
75 m²
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£299,000 Jan 2026
Price per m²
£3,993/m²
Local average
£454,313 (-34.1%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (32,597 of 33,755)
Street crime
263 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Chain Free
- Three Bedrooms
- Semi - Detached
- Quiet Cul-De-Sac Location
- Ideal For A First Time Purchaser
- Investors
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Information - Located in a peaceful cul-de-sac, just a short walk from Solihull Town Centre, this is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a three-bedroom traditional semi-detached property that requires modernisation throughout. The home offers gas central heating, double glazing, and the added benefit of a driveway and a generously sized garden. Ideal for first-time buyers or investors looking to add their personal touch, this property presents great potential to create a home tailored to your preferences.
Through Lounge & Diner - Double glazed window to front elevation, gas fireplace, ceiling light point, sliding door to conservatory, and carpeted throughout
Kitchen - Double glazed window to rear and side elevation, a range of wall and base units, plumbing for washing machine, stainless steel sink, and door leading to garden
Bathroom - Double glazed window to rear, panelled bath, handwash basin, low flush WC, tiled flooring, and part-tiled walls."
Bedroom One - Double glazed window to front elevation, built-in storage units, ceiling light point, and carpeted throughout.
Bedroom Two - Double glazed window to rear elevation, ceiling light point, and carpeted throughout.
Bedroom Three - Double glazed window to front elevation, ceiling light point, and carpeted throughout.
Garden - A generously sized rear garden with a patio area, garage to the rear, and attractive fencing and hedges along the borders, providing both privacy and a lovely outlook.
Listed by
Solihull
Hunters Property Group Ltd
Reference: 159358898
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 05/06/2025
Expiry date: 04/06/2035
Current heating cost: £1,152/year
Potential heating cost: £500/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £22,468
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£45)
- Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 2
Risk: In flood risk area
Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)
Floorplans
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Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 16/01/2026 (5 months ago) | £299,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 39 LIGHTHORNE ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2BD | £325,000 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 17 HERMITAGE ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2LL | £298,000 | 07/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 99 LODE LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2HH | £395,000 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 109 LODE LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2HH | £380,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 45 MOAT LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2LN | £425,000 | 08/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 51 LIGHTHORNE ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2BD | £329,000 | 18/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 53 LIGHTHORNE ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2BD | £325,000 | 15/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 89 LODE LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2HH | £500,000 | 04/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 11 LIGHTHORNE ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2BD | £410,000 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 16 LIGHTHORNE ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2BD | £450,000 | 21/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 ANCHOR LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2JN | £258,000 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 85 LODE LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2HH | £410,000 | 15/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 43 MOAT LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2LN | £320,000 | 18/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 11A LIGHTHORNE ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2BD | £485,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 2 LIGHTHORNE ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2BD | £270,000 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 61 HERMITAGE ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2LL | £260,000 | 20/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 34 LIGHTHORNE ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2BD | £285,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 47 HERMITAGE ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2LL | £274,000 | 08/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 97 ANCHOR LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2JN | £285,000 | 27/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 23 LIGHTHORNE ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2BD | £346,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 39 MOAT LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2LN | £260,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 48 LINKS DRIVE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2DL | £535,000 | 29/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 69 LINKS DRIVE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2DJ | £645,000 | 25/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £358,333 (9 sales)
Area average: £374,643 (14 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: Semi-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: £997/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Buryfield Rd / Lode Lane | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Lode Lane / Lode Heath School | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Sharon Estelle | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Clippers | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Solihull | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Olton | 1.4 miles |
| Hospital | Brian Oliver Centre | 3.6 miles |
| University | BIMM University Birmingham | 5.7 miles |
| University | University of Birmingham School of Dentistry | 6.0 miles |
| Hospital | Alexandra Hospital | 11.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 83 |
| Shoplifting | 60 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Vehicle crime | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 263 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lode Heath School | Secondary | 0.1 miles | Good — 30 Apr 2019 |
| Triple Crown Centre | Other | 0.1 miles | Good — 15 Jan 2020 |
| Greswold Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 13 Dec 2012 |
| Eversfield Preparatory School | Other | 0.5 miles | — (No rating) |
| Ruckleigh School | Other | 0.5 miles | — (No rating) |
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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).