What kind of home is 2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX?

2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX sell for?

2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX last sold for £273,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £152,000 in July 2013, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2013 and March 2025, 2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX rose from £152,000 to £273,000, a change of £121,000. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX?

The current EPC rating for 2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX?

2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX use?

The latest EPC at 2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX?

2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX in?

2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX sits in Dudley. It falls within the DY3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX?

Police records around 2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX?

The closest primary school to 2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX is Bramford Primary School (573m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Beacon Hill Academy (203m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX?

The closest rail stop to 2 Ratcliffe Close, DY3 1BX is Coseley Rail Station, 1.9km away.

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2 Ratcliffe Close, Dudley, DY3 1BX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Ratcliffe Close

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

2 Ratcliffe Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Dudley (DY3 1BX). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £273,000. Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Mar 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

37%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Ratcliffe Close, Dudley, DY3 1BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Ratcliffe Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£277,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£273,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2025Most recent
£273,000
+79.6%over 11 years
18 July 2013
£152,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in DY3 1BX: £118,000 (2022–1999).

Nearby sales in DY3 1BX

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Area

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Full Dudley report

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

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.9 km

Coseley Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Beacon Hill Academy. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DY3 1BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DY3 1BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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