What type of property is 32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND?

32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND sell for?

32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND last sold for £185,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £39,950 in March 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND?

Across 5 sales between March 1997 and April 2024, 32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND rose from £39,950 to £185,000, a change of £145,050. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND have?

The current EPC rating for 32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in April 2016. It has dropped from a C recorded in December 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND?

32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 38% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DY4 7ND. Source: EPC Register.

How is 32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND heated?

The latest EPC at 32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND?

32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND 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.

Where is 32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND located?

32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND sits in Tipton. It falls within the DY4 postcode district.

Is 32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND in a safe area?

Police records around 32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND 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.

Which schools serve 32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND?

The closest primary school to 32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND is St Martin's CofE Primary School (445m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Q3 Academy Tipton (249m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND?

The closest underground stop to 32 Avern Close, DY4 7ND is Horseley Road (West Midlands Metro), 377m away. The nearest rail option is Dudley Port Rail Station, 797m away.

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32 Avern Close, Tipton, DY4 7ND

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 32 Avern Close

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

32 Avern Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Tipton (DY4 7ND). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (December 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 54 m² it's 17.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (46 m² median across 52 EPCs). Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£318/sq ft) was about 117.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £185,000 in April 2024.

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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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Apr 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2016

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from Dec 2010

EPC improved fromC70toD56

Low Energy Lighting

40%14%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2016from Jan 2015

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Avern Close, Tipton, DY4 7ND, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

32 Avern Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in 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.

32 Avern Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£185,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

25 April 2024Most recent
£185,000
+72.9%over 7 years
30 March 2017
£107,000
+9.2%over 3 years
10 February 2014
£98,000
+11.4%over 9 years
26 March 2004
£87,995
+120.3%over 6 years
27 March 1997
£39,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DY4 7ND: £180,000 (2025–2024).

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On the street

Versus other Avern Close homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 32 Avern Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,426

Street avg £1,975

Strongly above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 54 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par

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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

0.4 km

Horseley Road (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.2 km

Q3 Academy Tipton. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DY4 7ND from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DY4 7ND

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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