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7 Alder Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7DZ

3 sales on record5 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
287 m²
3089 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 Alder Lane

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

7 Alder Lane is a five-bedroom detached house in Balsall Common, Coventry, Coventry (CV7 7DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 287 m² (around 3089 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 287 m² the property is well over the postcode median (174 m² across 26 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,140,000 is 11.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£332/sq ft) was about 27.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £1,025,000.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

7 Alder Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
7.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Mar 2014
EPC improved fromE46toC76
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Alder Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7DZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 7 Alder Lane was refused — worth checking the council file.

5 applications on record at 7 Alder Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7DZ

5decisions1extensions34documents7nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Nov 2014
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Remodel existing property including two storey rear extension, single storey side and rear extension, hip to gable roof alteration, rear dormer window and increase in ridge height

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/2014/01529/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. FullDecision
  4. RenovationDecision

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  • All 5 applications on this property in full, plus 7 notable nearby
  • The 34 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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 2014.

Current estimate

£1,140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.4% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£1,025,000

Growth on file: 9.4% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 November 2024Most recent

    £1,025,000

    +10.8%over 6 years

  2. 16 January 2018

    £925,000

    +122.9%over 3 years

  3. 1 October 2014

    £415,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CV7 7DZ: £649,995 (2024–2017).

On the street

Versus other Alder Lane homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 7 Alder Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,571

Street avg £3,170

Above

Floor Area

287 m²

Street avg 207 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.5 t/year

Street avg 7.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Alder Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£1.2m

1 Alder Lane, Balsall Common

CV7 7DZ

5 bed3 bath
£655k

1 Asbury Road, Balsall Common

CV7 7QN

4 bed
£609k

1 Childs Oak Close, Balsall Common

CV7 7QT

4 bed3 bath
£596k

1 Birch Grove, Balsall Common

CV7 7RS

4 bed3 bath
£580k

1 Benton Green Lane, Berkswell

CV7 7DB

4 bed3 bath
£566k

1 Clive Road, Balsall Common

CV7 7DW

4 bed2 bath
£472k

1 Agricultural Cottages, Maxstoke Lane, Meriden

CV7 7ND

4 bed2 bath
£486k

1 Cedarwood Drive, Balsall Common

CV7 7DS

3 bed
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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.4 km

Berkswell Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Heart of England School. 4 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 CV7 7DZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CV7 7DZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CV7 7DZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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