What kind of home is 20 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB?

20 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 20 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB last change hands?

20 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB last sold for £220,000 in January 2024, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £104,000 in August 2011, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2011 and January 2024, 20 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB rose from £104,000 to £220,000, a change of £116,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB?

The current EPC rating for 20 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB?

20 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB use?

The latest EPC at 20 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB?

20 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.

Which area is 20 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB in?

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

Is 20 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB 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 20 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB?

The closest primary school to 20 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 is the nearest station to 20 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, CV3 2EB?

The closest bus stop to 20 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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20 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2EB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 20 Abbey Cottages

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

20 Abbey Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Binley, Coventry, Coventry (CV3 2EB). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£249/sq ft) was about 53.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £220,000 in January 2024.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageDetached

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)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromF31toD59

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

10%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2011.

Current estimate

£239,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£220,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

22 January 2024Most recent
£220,000
+111.5%over 12 years
18 August 2011
£104,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CV3 2EB: £190,000 (2024–2021).

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.

Price per m² for 20 Abbey Cottages runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,683

Street avg £1,907

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Below

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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

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Crime

367/mo

Steady 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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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

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Common questions

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