What type of property is 8 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

8 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ is a semi-detached house.

What did 8 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ sell for?

8 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ last sold for £195,000 in February 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £52,000 in March 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between March 1999 and February 2020, 8 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ rose from £52,000 to £195,000, a change of £143,000. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

8 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CV3 2QJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

8 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 8 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ located?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

Police records around 8 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 8 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Alex Grierson Close, CV3 2QJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Alex Grierson Close, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2QJ

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Alex Grierson Close

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

8 Alex Grierson Close is a semi-detached house in Binley, Coventry, Coventry (CV3 2QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Last sale on file: £195,000 in February 2020. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1999–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £241,000 is 23.6% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£235/sq ft) was about 56.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Sept 2013

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Alex Grierson Close, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Alex Grierson Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£241,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£195,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

3 February 2020Most recent
£195,000
+56.6%over 6 years
31 January 2014
£124,500
+48.2%over 11 years
19 December 2002
£84,000
+61.5%over 3 years
26 March 1999
£52,000

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.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Alex Grierson Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,532

Street avg £2,099

Above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.7 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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£220k

1 Alvin Close, Binley

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£220k

1 Bracadale Close

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£274k

1 Abbey Cottages, Willenhall Lane, Binley

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3 bed1 bath

£276k

1 Ashdale Close, Binley Woods

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2 bed1 bath

£278k

1 Alex Grierson Close, Binley

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3 bed2 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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