52a, Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5DZ
About 52a
52a is an end-of-terrace house in Coventry (CV1 5DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 68). Main heating runs on electricity. At 88 m² this is the 17th smallest of 27 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–136 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to B across 27 units on file.
Energy performance
52a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 31 July 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot water efficiency improved
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
52a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
17 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
52a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£187,000
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 5DZ: £95,000 (2023–2002).
Nearby sales in CV1 5DZ
79 Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5DZ
Sold Nov 2023
£2,50070 Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5DZ
Sold Apr 2011
£145,000Flat, 71 Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5DZ
Sold Nov 2009
£125,00069 Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5DZ
Sold Jul 2002
£52,000Rear Of 85, Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5DZ
Sold Apr 2000
£42,000
Versus other Far Gosford Street homes
On co₂ emissions, 52a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
39 (E)
Street avg 62 (D)
Floor Area
88 m²
Street avg 77 m²
CO₂ Emissions
10.0 t/year
Street avg 3.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
497/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
1.5 km
Coventry Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.2 km
Southfields Primary School. 48 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
58.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.4dB







