43 NEWLANDS ROAD
SOLIHULL, BENTLEY HEATH, WEST MIDLANDS B93 8AU
£395,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
91 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Last sold
£385,000 Apr 2021
Price per m²
£4,341/m²
Local average
£499,708 (-21%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (19,249 of 33,755)
Street crime
44 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Semi Detached
- Three Bedrooms
- Located On A Large Plot
- Planning Permission For Further Extension
- Completely Updated Throughout
- Modern Breakfast Kitchen
- Large Utility Leading To Play Room
- Modern Fitted Bathroom
- Large Rear Garden
- EPC Rating D
Additional details
- Parking
- Off street
- Garden
- Yes
Description
PROPERTY LOCATION The property is located and well placed for all local amenities and schools of Dorridge, Knowle and Bentley Heath, Dorridge railway station providing commuter services between London Marylebone and Birmingham Snow Hill. Knowle, Dorridge and Bentley Heath villages adjoin open greenbelt countryside, yet Solihull town centre is within just three miles and provides further and more comprehensive facilities with Junctions 4 and 5 of the local M42 leading to the Midlands motorway network.
COUNCIL TAX Band C
TENURE Freehold
SERVICES Mains gas, electricity and water
BROADBAND Virgin - Fibre Optic
LOFT SPACE Boarded with ladder and lighting
GARDEN South facing
ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE SALE Oven, hob, extractor, microwave and dishwasher, all carpets, blinds and light fittings, fitted wardrobes in bedroom three, garden shed and summerhouse.
HALL 14' 6" x 5' 9" (4.42m x 1.76m)
LIVING ROOM 19' 0" x 11' 8" (max) (5.80m x 3.55m)
BREAKFAST KITCHEN 12' 10" x 12' 4" (3.92m x 3.75m)
UTILITY 11' 7" x 10' 5" (3.53m x 3.18m)
GUEST WC 5' 1" x 2' 3" (1.56m x 0.71m)
PLAY ROOM 7' 6" x 11' 2" (2.29m x 3.41m)
FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM ONE 13' 0" x 10' 6" (3.95m x 3.20m)
BEDROOM TWO 10' 6" x 10' 0" (3.20m x 3.05m)
BEDROOM THREE 8' 8" x 8' 2" (2.64m x 2.50m)
BATHROOM 9' 10" x 8' 1" (3.00m x 2.47m)
OUTSIDE THE PROPERTY
SUMMERHOUSE 9' 8" x 6' 11" (2.94m x 2.12m)
STORE
SOUTH FACING REAR GARDEN
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS ** Prior to a sale being agreed, prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification documents. Your co-operation with this, in order to comply with Money Laundering regulations, will be appreciated and assist with the smooth progression of the sale.
Listed by
Knowle
Xact Homes
Reference: 84620497
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 04/09/2020
Expiry date: 03/09/2030
Current heating cost: £705/year
Potential heating cost: £661/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
21% since 2017
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 28/04/2021 (5 years ago) | £385,000 | +20.9% |
| Sold | 16/08/2017 (8 years ago) | £318,500 | — |
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 6A NEWLANDS ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8AU | £410,000 | 27/02/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 3 REDHOUSE CLOSE, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8AR | £470,000 | 09/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 56 SLATER ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8AG | £495,000 | 09/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 7 MICHAEL BLANNING GARDENS, DORRIDGE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8SN | £242,500 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 24 MILTON ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8AB | £540,000 | 27/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 20 PACKWOOD CLOSE, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8AW | £420,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 229 WIDNEY ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 9BW | £450,000 | 04/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 6 SLATER ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8AG | £352,000 | 01/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 65 NEWLANDS ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8AU | £390,000 | 28/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 55 NEWLANDS ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8AU | £425,000 | 03/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 123 WIDNEY ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 9AN | £455,000 | 13/11/2024 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 26 NEWLANDS ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8AU | £440,000 | 11/04/2024 | Terraced |
| 58 MILTON ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8AD | £650,000 | 13/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 70 MILL LANE, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8NW | £358,000 | 12/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 59 NEWLANDS ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8AU | £482,000 | 13/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 50 SLATER ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8AG | £530,000 | 02/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 30 SLATER ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8AG | £429,000 | 01/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 134 POPLAR ROAD, DORRIDGE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8DQ | £575,000 | 03/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 108 MILL LANE, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8NZ | £425,000 | 07/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 199 WIDNEY ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 9BP | £625,000 | 06/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 48 MILTON ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8AD | £400,000 | 30/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 209 WIDNEY ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 9BP | £475,000 | 06/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 6A NEWLANDS ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8AU | £375,000 | 28/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 122 POPLAR ROAD, DORRIDGE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8DQ | £562,500 | 01/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 51 NEWLANDS ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8AU | £435,000 | 11/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 SLATER ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8AG | £375,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 39 NEWLANDS ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8AU | £350,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 65B FOUR ASHES ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8LY | £435,000 | 25/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 17 NEWLANDS ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8AU | £350,000 | 09/03/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 16 NEWLANDS ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8AU | £360,000 | 18/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 14 NEWLANDS ROAD, BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8AU | £380,000 | 13/08/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £399,727 (11 sales)
Area average: £463,200 (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: 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 | Mill Lane / Oakhall Drive | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Studio Flooring | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Enzo | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Dorridge | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Widney Manor | 1.3 miles |
| Hospital | Brian Oliver Centre | 6.3 miles |
| University | University of Birmingham School of Dentistry | 8.2 miles |
| University | Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies | 8.2 miles |
| Hospital | George Elliot Medical Centre | 10.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total incidents | 44 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)) |
| Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 26 Sep 2023 |
| Arden | Secondary | 0.9 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2022 |
| Knowle Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 29 Nov 2023 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-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).