What kind of home is 12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT?

12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT last change hands?

12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT last sold for £101,500 in February 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £48,950 in April 1997, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 1997 and February 2005, 12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT rose from £48,950 to £101,500, a change of £52,550. That works out to roughly +9.8% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT?

The current EPC rating for 12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT?

12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 20 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT use?

The latest EPC at 12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT?

12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT 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 12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT in?

12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT sits in Tipton. It falls within the DY4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT?

Police records around 12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT show an average of 13 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 59% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (266% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT?

The closest primary school to 12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT is Great Bridge Primary School (197m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Q3 Academy Tipton (922m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT?

The closest underground stop to 12 Astley Close, DY4 0LT is Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro), 189m away. The nearest rail option is Dudley Port Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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12 Astley Close, Tipton, DY4 0LT

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Astley Close

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

12 Astley Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Tipton (DY4 0LT). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

It hasn't traded since February 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £196,000 sits 93.1% above the 2005 sale of £101,500.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms3

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas

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)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Feb 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Astley Close, Tipton, DY4 0LT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Astley 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.8% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£101,500

Growth on file: 9.8% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

24 February 2005Most recent
£101,500
+107.4%over 7 years
29 April 1997
£48,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DY4 0LT: £133,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in DY4 0LT

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On the street

Versus other Astley Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 12 Astley Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,664

Street avg £1,857

Below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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 Tipton district page.

Full Tipton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

13/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.2 km

Great Bridge Primary School. 38 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DY4 0LT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for DY4 0LT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.6dB

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