What kind of home is 4 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL?

4 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 4 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL?

The current EPC rating for 4 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL?

4 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). That makes it about 56% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DY3 4LL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL use?

The latest EPC at 4 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL?

4 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 4 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL in?

4 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL sits in Himley, Dudley, Dudley. It falls within the DY3 postcode district in Staffordshire.

How safe is the area around 4 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL?

Police records around 4 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL 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 4 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL?

The closest primary school to 4 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL is Blakeley Heath Primary School (955m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wombourne High School (1.9km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL?

The closest bus stop to 4 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL is Plantation Lane, 138m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Plantation Lane, Himley, Dudley, DY3 4LL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 4 Plantation Lane

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

4 Plantation Lane is a semi-detached house in Himley, Dudley, Dudley (DY3 4LL). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (120 m² across 11 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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromD68toC70

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

66%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Plantation Lane, Himley, Dudley, DY3 4LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Plantation Lane 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.

4 Plantation Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£203,000

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 DY3 4LL: £385,000 (2025–1996).

Nearby sales in DY3 4LL

On the street

Versus other Plantation Lane homes

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

On floor area, 4 Plantation Lane runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 62 (D)

Above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 142 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

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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.

£203k

1 Baggeridge House, Roadstone Drive, Gospel End

DY3 4AR

£201k

1 Himley Lane, Swindon

DY3 4PW

£206k

1 Brooklands, Swindon

DY3 4NS

£209k

1 Lickey Close

DY3 4BN

£180k

1 Falklands Close, Swindon

DY3 4NY

£248k

1 Manor Drive, Swindon

DY3 4ND

£154k

1 Malvern Court

DY3 4BF

£153k

1 Church Court, Church Road, Swindon

DY3 4PD

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 Dudley district page.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Plantation Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Blakeley Heath Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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The full 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 DY3 4LL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DY3 4LL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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