Skip to property details

Apartment 5, Hestercombe House, 22 Gorcott Lane, Dickens Heath, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1GG

UPRN:10093966720Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt -
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: B (84)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:30:47.861249+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T17:48:48.828382+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-16T08:07:35.744322+00:00)
Apartment 5, Hestercombe House, 22 Gorcott Lane, Dickens Heath, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1GG

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
5 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
--
-- - --
Rent Estimate (pcm)
--
-- - --

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Apartment 5 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 81/100. Investment score 68/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is good (72/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageHM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
Continue reading
HP Score
81/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
68/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
15/ 100
Low
Walkability
72/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 47Bike 46
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate-
Rent Estimate (pcm)-
Gross Yield-
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.5%
5y Growth+1.4%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£180,000 (2018-06-20)
View Market Details

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
View Full Risk Report

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0B90 1GG
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • PL/2026/01949/MINFHO
    Two storey rear extension, single storey replacement extension, carport enclosure to form garage, with rear dormer, rear fenestration alterations and front drive amendments.
    Pending
  • PL/2026/01942/PNH
    Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 8m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 3.75m, and measuring 3m at the eaves.
    Pending
  • PL/2026/01733/MINFHO
    Front extension to provide additional living accommodation and porch. Amendments to external appearance of property.
    Pending
View Planning Timeline

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership61.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining140 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2018-06-20
  • SourceLand Registry
View Ownership Details

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
5 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
View Connectivity Map

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£36,672
Population Density-
Owner Occupied53%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 78%65+ 6%
View Area Profile

Schools Nearby

  • Dickens Heath Community Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Tidbury Green School
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • Light Hall School
    1.1 mi
    Good
  • Woodlands Infant School
    1.1 mi
    Good

3 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

View All Schools

Comparables

View All
  • Hestercombe House, 22 Gorcott Lane
    -
    £139k
    -
  • Hestercombe House, 22 Gorcott Lane
    -
    £160k
    -
  • Hestercombe House, 22 Gorcott Lane
    -
    £215k
    -
  • Hestercombe House, 22 Gorcott Lane
    -
    £178k
    -