What kind of home is 8a, Charles Street, CV7 8GL?

8a, Charles Street, CV7 8GL is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 8a, Charles Street, CV7 8GL?

The current EPC rating for 8a, Charles Street, CV7 8GL is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2015 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8a, Charles Street, CV7 8GL?

8a, Charles Street, CV7 8GL has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (344 sq ft). That makes it about 61% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CV7 8GL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8a, Charles Street, CV7 8GL use?

The latest EPC at 8a, Charles Street, CV7 8GL records gas: mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8a, Charles Street, CV7 8GL?

8a, Charles Street, CV7 8GL 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 8a, Charles Street, CV7 8GL in?

8a, Charles Street, CV7 8GL sits in Gun Hill, Coventry, Coventry. It falls within the CV7 postcode district in Warwickshire.

Is 8a, Charles Street, CV7 8GL in a safe area?

Police records around 8a, Charles Street, CV7 8GL show an average of 168 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8a, Charles Street, CV7 8GL?

The closest primary school to 8a, Charles Street, CV7 8GL is Arley Primary Academy (158m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 8a, Charles Street, CV7 8GL?

The closest bus stop to 8a, Charles Street, CV7 8GL is Infant School, 128m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8a, Charles Street, Gun Hill, Coventry, CV7 8GL

Property type

End terrace

Floor 1

Floor area

32 m²

344 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

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Overview

About 8a

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

8a is an end-of-terrace house in Gun Hill, Coventry, Coventry (CV7 8GL). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2020 and council tax band A. At 32 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (32–117 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good.

At 32 m² it sits well below the postcode median (83 m² across 30 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

8a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 December 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2015from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromE48toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2021from Dec 2015

EPC improved fromD57toC76

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8a, Charles Street, Gun Hill, Coventry, CV7 8GL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

8a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£123,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CV7 8GL: £135,000 (2025–2024).

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Comparables

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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

168/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 8GL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CV7 8GL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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