What kind of home is 8 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL?

8 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL?

The current EPC rating for 8 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL?

8 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DY3 4LL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL use?

The latest EPC at 8 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL?

8 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 8 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL in?

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

What is crime like near 8 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL?

Police records around 8 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 8 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL?

The closest bus stop to 8 Plantation Lane, DY3 4LL is Plantation Lane, 138m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Plantation Lane, Himley, Dudley, DY3 4LL

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Plantation Lane

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

8 Plantation Lane is a detached house in Himley, Dudley, Dudley (DY3 4LL). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 85 m² it's 29.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (120 m² median across 11 EPCs).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Jan 2010

EPC improved fromC72toD63

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Plantation Lane, Himley, Dudley, DY3 4LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

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

Current estimate

£239,000

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.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 62 (D)

On par

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 139 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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.

£248k

1 Manor Drive, Swindon

DY3 4ND

£209k

1 Lickey Close

DY3 4BN

£274k

1 Foxglove Way, Himley

DY3 4AU

£275k

1 Churns Hill Lane, Himley

DY3 4LY

£206k

1 Brooklands, Swindon

DY3 4NS

£203k

1 Baggeridge House, Roadstone Drive, Gospel End

DY3 4AR

£201k

1 Himley Lane, Swindon

DY3 4PW

£180k

1 Falklands Close, Swindon

DY3 4NY

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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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

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