What type of property is 12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU?

12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU?

12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU last sold for £118,000 in December 2018, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £34,450 in October 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between October 1999 and December 2018, 12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU rose from £34,450 to £118,000, a change of £83,550. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU?

The current EPC rating for 12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in September 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU?

12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU?

12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU located?

12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU sits in Binley Woods, Coventry, Coventry. It falls within the CV3 postcode district in Warwickshire.

Is 12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (358% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU?

The closest primary school to 12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU is Binley Woods Primary School (1.2km), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ernesford Grange Community Academy (2.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU?

The closest bus stop to 12 Elm Close, CV3 2BU is Oakdale Road, 318m away. In total there are 25 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Elm Close, Binley Woods, Coventry, CV3 2BU

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Elm Close

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

12 Elm Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Binley Woods, Coventry, Coventry (CV3 2BU). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1999–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £139,000 is 17.8% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£244/sq ft) was about 47.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2018 at £118,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemElectric
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Sept 2018

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2016from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromE41toG16

Low Energy Lighting

0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2016from Feb 2016

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

75%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2018from Apr 2016

EPC improved fromG9toD61

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Elm Close, Binley Woods, Coventry, CV3 2BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Elm Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

12 Elm Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£139,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£118,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

7 December 2018Most recent
£118,000
+32.6%over 3 years
2 July 2015
£89,000
+158.3%over 15 years
7 October 1999
£34,450

Median price across the last 5 sales in CV3 2BU: £133,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in CV3 2BU

On the street

Versus other Elm Close homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 12 Elm Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,622

Street avg £2,098

Above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 45 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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3 bed1 bath

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3 bed1 bath

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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.

Full Coventry report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Oakdale Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Binley Woods Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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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 CV3 2BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CV3 2BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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