What kind of home is 5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY?

5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY?

5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY last sold for £132,500 in November 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £148,000 in January 2008, so prices have been falling over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2008 and November 2011, 5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY fell from £148,000 to £132,500, a change of £15,500. That works out to roughly -2.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY?

The current EPC rating for 5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY?

5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY use?

The latest EPC at 5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY?

5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY in?

5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY sits in Swindon, Dudley, Dudley. It falls within the DY3 postcode district in Staffordshire.

Is 5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY 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 5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY?

The closest primary school to 5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY is St John's CofE (C) Primary School (175m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wombourne High School (2.4km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY?

The closest bus stop to 5 Falklands Close, DY3 4NY is Manor Drive, 32m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Falklands Close, Swindon, Dudley, DY3 4NY

Notable viewsExtendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Falklands Close

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

5 Falklands Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Swindon, Dudley, Dudley (DY3 4NY). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Other recorded features include notable views. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2008–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £235,000 sits 77.4% above the 2011 sale of £132,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£228/sq ft) was about 42% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 15 years ago, in November 2011. 2 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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 3)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Aug 2011

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Nov 2024from Nov 2014

EPC improved fromE54toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Falklands Close, Swindon, Dudley, DY3 4NY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Falklands 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.

5 Falklands Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£235,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.8% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£132,500

Growth on file: -2.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

11 November 2011Most recent
£132,500
-10.5%over 3 years
4 January 2008
£148,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DY3 4NY: £157,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in DY3 4NY

On the street

Versus other Falklands Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Falklands Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,454

Street avg £2,763

On par

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 64 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£153k

1 Church Court, Church Road, Swindon

DY3 4PD

2 bed1 bath

£355k

1 Ashwood Crescent

DY3 4BH

3 bed1 bath

£414k

1 Bridgnorth Road, Himley

DY3 4LJ

3 bed2 bath

£248k

1 Manor Drive, Swindon

DY3 4ND

£430k

1 Chalmers Road

DY3 4BJ

4 bed3 bath

£442k

1 Hughes Road

DY3 4BQ

4 bed3 bath

£450k

1 Himley Lane, Himley

DY3 4LN

4 bed

£467k

1 Clover Drive, Himley

DY3 4AT

4 bed2 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.

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

0.0 km

Manor Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St John's CofE (C) Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DY3 4NY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DY3 4NY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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