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20 BLACKTHORNE CLOSE

SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS B91 1PF

4 beds 1 baths 1,701 sq ft Listed 10 Jul 2024 (-740d)

£695,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

158 m²

Council tax band

F

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£675,000 Sep 2024

Price per m²

£4,399/m²

Local average

£801,787 (-13.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,384 of 33,755)

Street crime

147 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • A Substantially Extended Detached Family Home
  • Potential to Extend Further (STPP)
  • Four Good Sized Bedrooms
  • Three Reception Rooms
  • Re-Fitted Kitchen Breakfast Room
  • Ground Floor Shower Room
  • Family Bathroom
  • Large Garage/Workshop & Further Single Garage
  • Rear Garden
  • No Upward Chain

Additional details

Heating
Gas
Parking
Garage
Garden
Back garden

Description

The property is situated in a sought after and convenient location for many of the amenities in the Solihull area and in a highly regarded schooling district, including being within walking distance of both infant and junior schools and local shops. It is also within easy reach of Solihull Hospital, Jaguar Land Rover and Solihull Train Station (with commuter services to Birmingham City Centre and London Marylebone), Sears Retail Park, and also Solihull Town Centre, offering an excellent choice of shopping facilities including the Touchwood Shopping Mall which houses a John Lewis Department Store. There is easy road access to the M42 Motorway with links to M40, M6 & M5, NEC Arena, Resorts World and Birmingham International Airport & Train Station.

The property is situated at the end of a cul de-sac and is set back from the road behind a large lawned fore garden with block paved driveway providing ample off road parking extending to garages.
Access is gained via a double glazed door leading into an

Enclosed Porch With double glazed windows, ceramic tiled flooring, ceiling light point and fluted glazed door leading through to
Entrance Hallway With ceiling light point, coving to ceiling, central heating radiator and door leading off to
Extended Lounge 31' 9" x 13' 6" (9.68m x 4.11m) With double glazed patio doors to rear garden, two central heating radiators, five wall light points, under stairs store cupboard, feature brick fire surround with electric coal effect fire, obscure glazed door leading to second reception room and obscure double glazed doors leading through to dining room
Home Office/Reception Room Three 12' 3" x 11' 11" (3.73m x 3.63m) With double aspect double glazed windows overlooking rear garden, central heating radiator, oak flooring, ceiling light point, coving to ceiling and picture window looking into dining room
Dining Room 14' 7" x 10' 0" (4.44m x 3.05m) With picture window through to second reception room, central heating radiator, coving to ceiling, three wall light points and obscure glazed door returning to kitchen/breakfast room
Ground Floor Shower Room With low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, central heating radiator, obscure double glazed window and shower unit with bi-fold shower door and generous cloaks strorage

Re-Fitted Breakfast Kitchen to Front 15' 8" x 12' 7" (4.78m x 3.84m) Being fitted with a range of oak wall, drawer and base units with granite work surfaces, sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, tiling to splashback areas, integrated Stoves oven, grill and four ring gas hob, plumbing for dishwasher, space for under counter fridge, vinyl flooring, double glazed window to front, central light fitting, two wall light points, central heating radiator and obscure glazed door leading out to single garage

Accommodation On The First Floor
Landing With central light point, loft hatch giving access to insulated loft space, airing cupboard housing the Worcester Bosch boiler, central heating radiator and doors leading off to
Master Bedroom to Front 13' 2" x 11' 7" (4.01m x 3.53m) With double glazed window to front elevation, central heating radiator, ceiling light point, fitted bedside lights and a comprehensive range of fitted bedroom furniture
Bedroom Two to Front 11' 3" x 12' 7" (3.43m x 3.84m) With double glazed window to front elevation, wall light point, central heating radiator, ceiling light point and a comprehensive range of fitted bedroom furniture
Bedroom Three to Rear 10' 0" x 8' 0" (3.05m x 2.44m) With double glazed window to rear elevation, central heating radiator, ceiling light point and fitted wardrobe.
Bedroom Four to Rear 11' 0" x 7' 0" (3.35m x 2.13m) With double glazed window to rear elevation, range of fitted bedroom furniture,
central heating radiator and ceiling light point
Family Bathroom Being fitted with a four piece white suite comprising; panelled bath with thermostatic shower over and glazed screen, vanity WC and bidet, vanity wash hand basin, with tiling to water prone areas, wall mounted vanity unit with electric shaver point, storage cupboards, central heating radiator, vinyl flooring and two obscure double glazed window to rear
Single Garage 10' 10" x 15' 9" (3.3m x 4.8m) With automated up-and-over garage door, ceiling light point and courtesy door through to utility.
Utility Room 10' 6" x 10' 1" (3.2m x 3.07m) Fitted with a range of matching wall and base units with a work surface over incorporating an inset Belfast sink and drainer unit. Space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer and full height freezer, ceiling strip light, double glazed door and window to rear garden.
Large Single Garage/Workshop 20' 0" (max) x 21' 11" (6.1m x 6.68m) Being of brick construction, with up and over garage door, ceiling strip lights and wall spots, several power sockets and double glazed windows to rear. Offering superb potential for conversion to annex or habitable space (subject to relevant building regulations)
Rear Garden Primarily southern facing. Being mainly laid to lawn with Indian stone paved patio, ornamental Lily pond, potting shed, paved pathway leading to large green house, summer house, side access to the front of the property and extremely well stocked shrub borders


Energy Performance The property benefits from cavity insulation and 14 solar panels and the EPC, supplied by the vendor, is Category C.
Tenure We are advised by the vendor that the property is freehold, but are awaiting confirmation from the vendor's solicitor. We would advise all interested parties to obtain verification through their own solicitor or legal representative. Current council tax band - F

PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT: SMART HOMES have not tested any equipment, fixtures, fittings or services mentioned and do not by these Particulars or otherwise verify or warrant that they are in working order. All measurements listed are given as an approximate guide and must be carefully checked by and verified by any Prospective Purchaser. These particulars form no part of any sale contract. Any Prospective Purchaser should obtain verification of all legal and factual matters and information from their Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Surveyors as appropriate.

Listed by

Shirley

Smart Homes

Reference: 150112700

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 26/10/2023

Expiry date: 25/10/2033

Current heating cost: £2,657/year

Potential heating cost: £2,496/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £1,000

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 20/09/2024 (1 year ago) £675,000

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
29 ASHLAWN CRESCENT, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 1PR £667,500 17/12/2025 Detached
58 WOODLEA DRIVE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 1PQ £830,000 10/12/2025 Detached
11 BAXTERLEY GREEN, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 1HP £515,000 27/06/2025 Detached
5 ASHLAWN CRESCENT, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 1PR £757,500 08/05/2024 Detached
15 YEWHURST ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 1PW £650,000 19/12/2023 Detached
9 HEATHCOTE AVENUE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 1QL £610,000 28/09/2023 Detached
17 YEWHURST ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 1PW £725,000 22/09/2023 Detached
109 SHARMANS CROSS ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 1PH £600,000 17/08/2023 Detached
23 ASHLAWN CRESCENT, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 1PR £950,000 01/08/2023 Detached
9 CLAVERDON CLOSE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 1QP £684,000 28/07/2023 Detached
1 CLAVERDON CLOSE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 1QP £630,000 09/06/2023 Detached
16 BAXTERLEY GREEN, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 1HP £545,000 09/03/2023 Detached
4 SWINBROOK WAY, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3LZ £665,000 16/12/2022 Detached
102 PROSPECT LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 1HT £523,000 15/12/2022 Detached
269 RALPH ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3LF £450,000 08/12/2022 Detached
30 SHARMANS CROSS ROAD, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 1RQ £672,500 02/12/2022 Detached
20 ASHLAWN CRESCENT, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 1PR £790,000 01/12/2022 Detached
210 SOLIHULL ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3LG £555,000 18/08/2022 Detached
186 SOLIHULL ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3LG £551,000 15/07/2022 Detached
Same street 9 BLACKTHORNE CLOSE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 1PF £665,000 30/06/2022 Detached
2A HEATHCOTE AVENUE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 1QL £750,000 13/06/2022 Detached

Street average: £665,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £656,025 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 20.2%
10y growth 61.9%

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

1y (index) 1.5%
5y (index) 12.3%
10y (index) 43.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,134/mo
Realistic £1,260/mo
Optimistic £1,386/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
Shop Browns of Solihull 0.1 miles
Shop Cudmore & Co 0.1 miles
Bus stop Sharmans Cross Rd / Prospect Lane 0.1 miles
Bus stop Prospect Lane / Danford Lane 0.1 miles
Train station Solihull 0.8 miles
Train station Olton 1.6 miles
Hospital Brian Oliver Centre 4.7 miles
University University of Birmingham School of Dentistry 5.1 miles
University BIMM University Birmingham 5.3 miles
Hospital West Heath Hospital 6.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 40
Shoplifting 39
Vehicle crime 16
Anti-social behaviour 12
Criminal damage and arson 9
Burglary 7
Other theft 7
Drugs 5
Public order 4
Bicycle theft 2
Possession of weapons 2
Robbery 2
Other crime 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 147

Within 1 mile during May 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
Sharmans Cross Junior School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 27 Apr 2012
Streetsbrook Infant and Early Years Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 16 Feb 2023
Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 22 Sep 2022
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Langley Primary 0.7 miles Good — 10 Sep 2014
Oak Cottage Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Outstanding — 23 Oct 2019

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Snitterfield Drive, B90 £1,550/mo 4 0.98 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,550/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.22%
Max investor price (0.8%) £193,750
Target investor price (1%) £155,000
Gross yield 2.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 37.4×
Monthly cashflow £-1,367/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -8.1%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).