72b, Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5DZ
About 72b
72b is a mid-terrace house in Coventry (CV1 5DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 32 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (32–136 m²). The building's EPC ratings span G to B across 27 units on file. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows an F (score 28), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 2 certificates since April 2016. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on to be used only when there is no heating/hot.
At 32 m² it sits well below the postcode median (80 m² across 26 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
72b sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 9 August 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, 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
72b 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
72b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£119,000
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
Floor Area for 72b lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
28 (F)
Street avg 62 (D)
Floor Area
32 m²
Street avg 79 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
Similar properties nearby
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







