42 Clay Lane, Coventry, CV2 4LH
About 42 Clay Lane
42 Clay Lane is an end-of-terrace house in Coventry (CV2 4LH). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.
It hasn't traded since February 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 sits 223.6% above the 2003 sale of £55,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£57/sq ft) was about 54.5% below the postcode norm.
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
42 Clay Lane has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
25applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
42 Clay Lane's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2003).
£178,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£55,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
21 February 2003Most recent
£55,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CV2 4LH: £135,000 (2021–2010).
Versus other Clay Lane homes
Price per m² for 42 Clay Lane lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£618
Street avg £1,548
Floor Area
89 m²
Street avg 94 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
6/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
2.4 km
Coventry Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.3 km
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School. 47 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.2dB







