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42 Abbotts Lane, Coventry, CV1 4AZ

Notable views2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
94 m²
1007 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 42 Abbotts Lane

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

42 Abbotts Lane is a three-bedroom detached house in Coventry (CV1 4AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1007 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2011) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). The latest certificate is from November 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 1998–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £281,000 sits 65.3% above the 2014 sale of £169,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£169/sq ft) was about 49.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in June 2014.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

42 Abbotts Lane's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Nov 2021

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Nov 2011

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2011from Aug 2011
EPC improved fromE51toD63
Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
18%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Abbotts Lane, Coventry, CV1 4AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jan 2022
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    Fell T1 and T2.

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    CT/2021/3420
    View planning record
  2. Jun 2010
    ConversionFull
    In report

    Erection of dormer window

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    R/2010/0591
    View planning record
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£281,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 16 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£169,950

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 June 2014Most recent

    £169,950

    +239.9%over 16 years
  2. 20 March 1998

    £50,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CV1 4AZ: £144,000 (2024–2020).

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On the street

Versus other Abbotts Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 42 Abbotts Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,816

Street avg £1,361

Above

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Coventry district page.

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

11/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.3 km

Coventry Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Osburg's Catholic Primary School. 40 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CV1 4AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CV1 4AZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for CV1 4AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 42 Abbotts Lane, Coventry, CV1 4AZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.