What type of property is 17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ last change hands?

17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ last sold for £189,000 in July 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £118,000 in March 2011, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2011 and July 2019, 17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ rose from £118,000 to £189,000, a change of £71,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

The current EPC rating for 17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ 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 17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ located?

17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ sits in Binley, Coventry, Coventry. It falls within the CV3 postcode district.

Is 17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ 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.

Which schools serve 17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

The closest primary school to 17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ is Sowe Valley Primary School (367m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ernesford Grange Community Academy (531m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

The closest bus stop to 17 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ is Oakdale Road, 2.0km away. The nearest airport option is Coventry Airport, 2.9km away.

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17 Alex Grierson Close, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2QJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 17 Alex Grierson Close

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

17 Alex Grierson Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Binley, Coventry, Coventry (CV3 2QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2011–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £250,000 is 32.3% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£209/sq ft) was about 41.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2019 at £189,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 April 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromE49toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Alex Grierson Close, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Alex Grierson 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.

17 Alex Grierson Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£250,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£189,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

30 July 2019Most recent
£189,000
+60.2%over 8 years
30 March 2011
£118,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CV3 2QJ: £255,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CV3 2QJ

On the street

Versus other Alex Grierson Close homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 17 Alex Grierson Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,250

Street avg £2,112

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.6 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.

£249k

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1 Alex Grierson Close, Binley

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3 bed1 bath

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Binley Avenue, Binley

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Abbeydale Close

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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

2.0 km

Oakdale Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Sowe Valley Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CV3 2QJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CV3 2QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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