What kind of home is 4 Elm Close, CV3 2BU?

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

What did 4 Elm Close, CV3 2BU sell for?

4 Elm Close, CV3 2BU last sold for £85,000 in January 2017, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £44,500 in October 2001, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Elm Close, CV3 2BU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2001 and January 2017, 4 Elm Close, CV3 2BU rose from £44,500 to £85,000, a change of £40,500. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Elm Close, CV3 2BU?

The current EPC rating for 4 Elm Close, CV3 2BU is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Elm Close, CV3 2BU?

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

What heating system does 4 Elm Close, CV3 2BU use?

The latest EPC at 4 Elm Close, CV3 2BU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Elm Close, CV3 2BU?

4 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.

Which area is 4 Elm Close, CV3 2BU in?

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

How safe is the area around 4 Elm Close, CV3 2BU?

Police records around 4 Elm Close, CV3 2BU show an average of 367 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Elm Close, CV3 2BU?

The closest primary school to 4 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.

How well connected is 4 Elm Close, CV3 2BU?

The closest bus stop to 4 Elm Close, CV3 2BU is Oakdale Road, 318m away. In total there are 25 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Elm Close

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

4 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 (October 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2001–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £131,000 sits 54.1% above the 2017 sale of £85,000. 10 years since the last transfer (January 2017).

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 October 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromF24toD67

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Mid 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Elm Close, Binley Woods, Coventry, CV3 2BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

4 Elm Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£131,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£85,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

20 January 2017Most recent
£85,000
+91.0%over 15 years
15 October 2001
£44,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CV3 2BU: £125,000 (2026–2022).

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.

EPC Rating for 4 Elm Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,889

Street avg £2,108

On par

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 45 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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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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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.

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Crime

367/mo

Steady 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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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