What kind of home is 168a, High Street, DY1 1QD?

168a, High Street, DY1 1QD is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 168a, High Street, DY1 1QD sell for?

168a, High Street, DY1 1QD last sold for £185,500 in December 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £160,000 in November 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 168a, High Street, DY1 1QD appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 2007 and December 2017, 168a, High Street, DY1 1QD rose from £160,000 to £185,500, a change of £25,500. That works out to roughly +1.5% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 168a, High Street, DY1 1QD?

The current EPC rating for 168a, High Street, DY1 1QD is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 168a, High Street, DY1 1QD?

168a, High Street, DY1 1QD has a recorded floor area of 156 m² (1,679 sq ft). That makes it about 341% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DY1 1QD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 168a, High Street, DY1 1QD use?

The latest EPC at 168a, High Street, DY1 1QD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 168a, High Street, DY1 1QD?

168a, High Street, DY1 1QD 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 168a, High Street, DY1 1QD in?

168a, High Street, DY1 1QD sits in Dudley. It falls within the DY1 postcode district.

Is 168a, High Street, DY1 1QD in a safe area?

Police records around 168a, High Street, DY1 1QD show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 168a, High Street, DY1 1QD?

The closest primary school to 168a, High Street, DY1 1QD is Blowers Green Primary School (505m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St James Academy (481m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 168a, High Street, DY1 1QD?

The closest underground stop to 168a, High Street, DY1 1QD is Flood Street (West Midlands Metro), 395m away. The nearest rail option is Tipton Rail Station, 2.8km away.

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168a, High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QD

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

156 m²

1679 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 168a

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

168a is an end-of-terrace house in Dudley (DY1 1QD). It has a recorded floor area of 156 m² (around 1679 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 156 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (31–156 m²). The building's EPC ratings span G to D across 3 units on file. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since October 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

9 years since the last transfer (December 2017). Across 2007–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.5% per year.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

168a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Oct 2013

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 168a, High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

168a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

4applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

168a's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£187,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.5% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£185,500

Growth on file: 1.5% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

4 December 2017Most recent
£185,500
+5.4%over 1 year
30 March 2016
£176,000
+10.0%over 8 years
30 November 2007
£160,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in DY1 1QD: £527,500 (2008–2008).

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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 Dudley district page.

Full Dudley report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.5 km

St James Academy. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DY1 1QD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for DY1 1QD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.8dB

Low

55 dB

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