19a, Flat 3, Friars Road, Coventry, CV1 2LJ
About 19a
19a is a semi-detached house in Coventry (CV1 2LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 79 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 19a (22–79 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (25 versus a best of 75). The latest certificate (June 2015) shows an F (score 25), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it D (June 2015); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from June 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 79 m² it sits well below the postcode median (162 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.
Energy performance
19a sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Jun 2025
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Expired on 25 June 2025
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
19a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
53 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
19a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£179,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in CV1 2LJ: £181,000 (2020–2004).
Versus other Friars Road homes
19a is notably below the street on epc rating.
EPC Rating
25 (F)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
79 m²
Street avg 36 m²
CO₂ Emissions
11.0 t/year
Street avg 1.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
497/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.4 km
Coventry Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.9 km
St Osburg's Catholic Primary School. 40 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
59.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
49.7dB







