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7 Gilbert Close, Coventry, CV1 5JQ

EPC B4 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
128 m²
1378 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 91
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 7 Gilbert Close

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

7 Gilbert Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Coventry (CV1 5JQ). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) returns a high B (score 91), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since November 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. At 128 m² the property is well over the postcode median (72 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £221,000 sits 452.5% above the 2001 sale of £40,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£29/sq ft) was about 80.6% below the postcode norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

7 Gilbert Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B91
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from May 2014
EPC improved fromC70toB91
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (50 kWp) installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC BExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Gilbert Close, Coventry, CV1 5JQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Gilbert Close has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

4 applications on record at 7 Gilbert Close, Coventry, CV1 5JQ

4decisions3extensions26documents17nearby
  1. Feb 2008
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Erection of two storey side and first floor front extension

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    R/2007/2614
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 17 notable nearby
  • The 26 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

7 Gilbert Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£221,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2001)

£40,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 November 2001Most recent

    £40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CV1 5JQ: £105,000 (2026–2007).

On the street

Versus other Gilbert Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 7 Gilbert Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

91 (B)

Street avg 71 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

128 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Gilbert Close

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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
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.

Crime

497/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.7 km

Coventry Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School. 47 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 5JQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CV1 5JQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.9dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for CV1 5JQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.5dB

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

Common questions

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