What type of property is 26 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

26 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 26 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ sell for?

26 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ last sold for £254,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £163,450 in June 2016, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 26 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2016 and March 2024, 26 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ rose from £163,450 to £254,000, a change of £90,550. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 26 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ have?

The current EPC rating for 26 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

26 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CV3 2QJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

26 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 26 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ located?

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

How safe is the area around 26 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

Police records around 26 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.

Which schools serve 26 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

The closest primary school to 26 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 26 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

The closest bus stop to 26 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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26 Alex Grierson Close, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2QJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 26 Alex Grierson Close

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

26 Alex Grierson Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Binley, Coventry, Coventry (CV3 2QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 97 m² it's 18.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 26 EPCs). Across 2016–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £282,000 is 11% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£243/sq ft) was about 67% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £254,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1

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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)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromD60toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Alex Grierson Close, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 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.

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

Current estimate

£282,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£254,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

15 March 2024Most recent
£254,000
+55.4%over 7 years
29 June 2016
£163,450

Median price across the last 5 sales in CV3 2QJ: £260,000 (2025–2021).

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.

26 Alex Grierson Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,619

Street avg £2,095

Strongly above

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

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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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1 Abbeydale Close

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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.

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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