What kind of home is 18 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

18 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What did 18 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ sell for?

18 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ last sold for £47,000 in June 1999, around 27 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

The current EPC rating for 18 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

18 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CV3 2QJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ use?

The latest EPC at 18 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

18 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.

Which area is 18 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ in?

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

Is 18 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ 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.

What schools are near 18 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

The closest primary school to 18 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 18 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

The closest bus stop to 18 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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18 Alex Grierson Close, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2QJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18 Alex Grierson Close

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

18 Alex Grierson Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Binley, Coventry, Coventry (CV3 2QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a C (score 73). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

It hasn't traded since June 1999, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £248,000 sits 427.7% above the 1999 sale of £47,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£47/sq ft) was about 68.7% below the postcode norm.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes
Previously extendedYes
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.

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Alex Grierson Close, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 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.

18 Alex Grierson Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£248,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1999)

£47,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 June 1999Most recent
£47,000

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.

Price per m² for 18 Alex Grierson Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£505

Street avg £2,191

Strongly below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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.

£240k

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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

£274k

1 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, Binley

CV3 2EB

3 bed1 bath

£278k

1 Alex Grierson Close, Binley

CV3 2QJ

3 bed2 bath

£289k

1 Binley Avenue, Binley

CV3 2EE

3 bed2 bath

£308k

1 Arthingworth Close, Binley

CV3 2HQ

3 bed1 bath

£316k

1 Abbeydale Close

CV3 2NS

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

2.0 km

Oakdale Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Sowe Valley Primary School. 21 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 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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