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42 Rectory Drive, Exhall, Coventry, CV7 9PB

Extendable3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 42 Rectory Drive

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

42 Rectory Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Exhall, Coventry, Coventry (CV7 9PB). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2013–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £264,000 sits 50% above the 2018 sale of £176,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£188/sq ft) was about 28.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 8 years since the last transfer (February 2018).

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Feb 2013
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Rectory Drive, Exhall, Coventry, CV7 9PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Rectory Drive has no planning applications on record.

4

But the area is active

4 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.

42 Rectory Drive saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£264,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 5 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£176,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 February 2018Most recent

    £176,000

    +25.7%over 3 years

  2. 13 February 2015

    £140,000

  3. 25 April 2013

    £140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CV7 9PB: £275,000 (2025–2013).

On the street

Versus other Rectory Drive homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 42 Rectory Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,023

Street avg £1,838

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Rectory Drive

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.
£275k

1 Ash Grove

CV7 9AT

3 bed2 bath
£216k

1 Cedars Road, Exhall

CV7 9NJ

3 bed
£188k

1 Bentley Road, Exhall

CV7 9DB

3 bed
£280k

1 All Saints Close, Withybrook

CV7 9LS

2 bed1 bath
£284k

1 Blackberry Lane, Ash Green

CV7 9AL

2 bed1 bath
£321k

1 Bell Drive

CV7 9AB

2 bed1 bath
£331k

1 Deans Way

CV7 9HD

4 bed2 bath
£172k

1 Daffern Road, Exhall

CV7 9BY

2 bed1 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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Edward Tyler Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Canons C of E Primary School. 15 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 9PB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CV7 9PB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CV7 9PB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 42 Rectory Drive, Exhall, Coventry, CV7 9PB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.