56a, Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5DZ
About 56a
56a is a mid-terrace house in Coventry (CV1 5DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 67). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 78 m² this is the 13th 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
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 21 May 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
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
56a 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
56a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£183,000
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
CO₂ Emissions for 56a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
50 (E)
Street avg 61 (D)
Floor Area
78 m²
Street avg 78 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 4.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 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.
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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







