What kind of home is 12 James Street, CV7 8GJ?

12 James Street, CV7 8GJ is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 12 James Street, CV7 8GJ?

12 James Street, CV7 8GJ last sold for £91,500 in March 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £38,000 in January 1999, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 James Street, CV7 8GJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 1999 and March 2018, 12 James Street, CV7 8GJ rose from £38,000 to £91,500, a change of £53,500. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 James Street, CV7 8GJ?

The current EPC rating for 12 James Street, CV7 8GJ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. It has improved from a G recorded in January 2018 (4 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 James Street, CV7 8GJ?

12 James Street, CV7 8GJ has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CV7 8GJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 James Street, CV7 8GJ use?

The latest EPC at 12 James Street, CV7 8GJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 James Street, CV7 8GJ?

12 James Street, CV7 8GJ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 12 James Street, CV7 8GJ in?

12 James Street, CV7 8GJ sits in Gun Hill, Coventry, Coventry. It falls within the CV7 postcode district in Warwickshire.

What is crime like near 12 James Street, CV7 8GJ?

Police records around 12 James Street, CV7 8GJ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 12 James Street, CV7 8GJ?

The closest primary school to 12 James Street, CV7 8GJ is Arley Primary Academy (178m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 12 James Street, CV7 8GJ?

The closest bus stop to 12 James Street, CV7 8GJ is Infant School, 149m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 James Street, Gun Hill, Coventry, CV7 8GJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 James Street

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

12 James Street is a mid-terrace house in Gun Hill, Coventry, Coventry (CV7 8GJ). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in January 2018 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 1999–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £168,000 sits 83.6% above the 2018 sale of £91,500. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in March 2018.

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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)

May 2020

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Jan 2018

EPC improved fromG16toC73

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%92%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 James Street, Gun Hill, Coventry, CV7 8GJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 James Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£168,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£91,500

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

21 March 2018Most recent
£91,500
+140.8%over 19 years
12 January 1999
£38,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CV7 8GJ: £146,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in CV7 8GJ

On the street

Versus other James Street homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 12 James Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£973

Street avg £1,276

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Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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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 Berryfields, Fillongley

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1 Charles Street, Gun Hill

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1 Broomfield Cottage, Wood End Lane, Fillongley

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1 Alwyn Freeman Court, Somers Road, Keresley End

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1 Blabers Hall Cottage, Green End Road, Fillongley

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1 Bournebrook View, Arley

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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

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

0.1 km

Infant School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Arley Primary Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CV7 8GJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CV7 8GJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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