What type of property is 18 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB?

18 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 18 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB?

The current EPC rating for 18 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB?

18 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB?

18 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 18 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB located?

18 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB sits in Binley, Coventry, Coventry. It falls within the CV3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB?

Police records around 18 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB 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 18 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB?

The closest primary school to 18 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB is St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy (305m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ernesford Grange Community Academy (881m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB?

The closest bus stop to 18 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB is Oakdale Road, 1.4km away. In total there are 15 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2EB

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 18 Abbey Cottages

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

18 Abbey Cottages is a semi-detached house in Binley, Coventry, Coventry (CV3 2EB). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since June 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

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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 3)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Jun 2014

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

21%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2019from Feb 2019

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Abbey Cottages 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.

18 Abbey Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£223,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CV3 2EB: £220,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in CV3 2EB

On the street

Versus other Willenhall Lane homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 18 Abbey Cottages runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

Above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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.

£220k

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3 bed1 bath

£206k

1 Beaufort Drive, Binley

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Abergavenny Walk

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3 bed

£263k

1 Badger Road, Binley

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3 bed1 bath

£187k

1 Bakewell Close, Binley

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£274k

1 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, Binley

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3 bed1 bath

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

1.4 km

Oakdale Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy. 19 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 2EB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CV3 2EB

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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