Earles says ..
Located on the popular and well-regarded Dorchester Road, this substantial detached property offers great scope for refurbishment throughout and has potential for extension to the side and rear (subject to the necessary planning permissions). In brief, the accommodation comprises; four bedrooms, ...
Property Oracle says ..
This property is a four-bedroom detached house located on Dorchester Road in Solihull, West Midlands. The area benefits from relatively close proximity to several schools, including Tudor Grange Academy (rated Outstanding by Ofsted) and several other well-regarded schools. Transport links are also good, with Solihull train station less than a kilometre away. The property itself is in need of modernisation and updating throughout. The interior finishes and fixtures are dated and would require significant investment to bring the property up to modern standards. The exterior also shows signs of needing some attention, with the garden appearing overgrown and in need of landscaping. While the plot size is relatively large at 2,131.25 sqft, the current state of the garden detracts from its potential value. The list price of £825,000 is above the average price for the area (£722,736) and significantly higher than some comparable properties on the same road, suggesting it may be slightly overpriced given its condition. However, the larger plot size and potential for improvement could justify a higher price point for the right buyer.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 6
- Condition
- 4
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 2,140.94
- Lot (est)
- 2,131.25
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 456,250.00 £Decreased by 30.65 %
- Est sale value
- 974,127.70 £Increased by 7.57 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,204.00 £/moIncreased by 41.46 %
- Est letting value
- 4,281.88 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 5.80 %Increased by 104.23 %
- Crime Rate
- 6.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull College & University Centre | Further Education | 0.79 KM | |
| Alderbrook School | Academy Converter | Good | 1.19 KM |
| Sharmans Cross Junior School | Community School | Good | 1.22 KM |
| St Augustine'S Catholic Primary School | Academy Converter | 1.32 KM | |
| Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 1.32 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonor Park Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Sutton Lodge | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Spring Close | £ 1,295,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Station Approach | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| White Falcon Court | £ 280,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull | 4527 | SOL | 0.68 KM |
| Olton | 4533 | OLT | 2.70 KM |
| Widney Manor | 4528 | WMR | 3.16 KM |
| Acocks Green | 4529 | ACG | 4.58 KM |
| Spring Road | 4535 | SRI | 5.65 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Road, Solihull | £ 825,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Dorchester Road, Solihull | £ 575,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.07 KM |
| Dorchester Court, Dorchester Road, Solihull, B91 1LL | £ 255,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.09 KM |
| Upwey Avenue, Solihull | £ 825,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.11 KM |
| 20 Dorchester Road, Solihull | £ 800,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.13 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Dorchester Road | £ 345,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 15 Dorchester Road | £ 734,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 5 Melplash Avenue | £ 460,000 | 0.10 KM |
| 2 Melplash Avenue | £ 365,000 | 0.10 KM |
| 8 Upwey Avenue | £ 518,000 | 0.13 KM |