38a, Abbey Street, Rugby, CV21 3LH
About 38a
38a is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rugby (CV21 3LH). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity. At 48 m² this is the 5th smallest of 34 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 18–127 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 34 units on file.
At 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (70 m² across 33 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2001–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£238/sq ft) was about 92.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in June 2014.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Hot water efficiency 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.
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Planning history
38a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
52 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Price for 38a has grown more than fourfold since the 2001 starting point.
£135,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.9% per year over 13 years.
£123,000
Growth on file: 11.9% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
18 June 2014Most recent
£123,000
+189.4%over 10 years3 July 2003
£42,500
+51.8%over 2 years11 April 2001
£28,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CV21 3LH: £152,800 (2025–2021).
Versus other Abbey Street homes
On epc rating, 38a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
59 (D)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
48 m²
Street avg 45 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.7 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Rugby Rail Station — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School. 23 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
49.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.5dB