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5 Somerset Road, Coventry, CV1 4EG

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
62 m²
667 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 5 Somerset Road

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

5 Somerset Road is a mid-terrace house in Coventry (CV1 4EG). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Mar 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 March 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromC72toD68
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Mar 2019from Aug 2018
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Somerset Road, Coventry, CV1 4EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 5 Somerset Road, Coventry, CV1 4EG

2decisions38documents16nearby
  1. Dec 2014
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Installation of external wall insulation

    Documents
    19 docs on file
    Reference
    FUL/2014/3385
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. RenovationDecision

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  • The 38 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

5 Somerset Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 4EG: £121,000 (2025–2025).

On the street

Versus other Somerset Road homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Somerset Road is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 62 (D)

Above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Somerset Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£136k

1 Kirby Close

CV1 4NL

£145k

1 Dorset Road

CV1 4EH

£147k

1 Springfield Place

CV1 4GT

3 bed
£131k

1 Bird Grove Court

CV1 4GB

£152k

1 Somerset Road

CV1 4EG

£153k

1 Ena Road

CV1 4HQ

2 bed
£163k

1 Collett Walk

CV1 4PT

1 bed1 bath
£164k

1 Brindley Paddocks

CV1 4RG

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.
Full Coventry report

Crime

497/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.1 km

Coventry Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

Barr's Hill School. 44 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 4EG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CV1 4EG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CV1 4EG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Somerset Road, Coventry, CV1 4EG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.