The Oak House, Halfpenny Green, Bobbington, Stourbridge, DY7 5EJ
About The Oak House
The Oak House is a semi-detached house in Bobbington, Stourbridge, Stourbridge (DY7 5EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 255 m² (around 2745 sq ft). The latest certificate (July 2017) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).
At 255 m² the property is well over the postcode median (81 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
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Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Planning history
- May 2016ExtensionFullIn report
Plot 2; No change of use from previous planning approval 15/00121/FUL. Demolition of former single storey toilet extension complete at 19/03/2016. Construction of replacement 2 storey dormer bungalow commenced, similar to the previous approval given in the above approval constructed on the same former single storey toilet, kitchen area and plant room. The new current proposal is for a rebuild/replacement/substitute structure for the same residential property use. (Retrospective)
- Agent
- Alexminster Ltd
- Reference
- 16/00271/FUL
- May 2016ExtensionFullIn report
Plot 1: Retrospective planning application for conversion of part of the former Royal Oak PH.The 3 storey element, proposed internal alterations, minimum demolition, replacement windows, and a new render to finish the external walls.Installation of new foul and storm drains. Approval required for landscaping (tree planting) boundary fences, and typical window details.The formation of a new private drive and property access. Repairs to existing pitched roof areas. Black rainwater pipes.
- Agent
- Alexminster Ltd
RetrospectiveNew Windows- Reference
- 16/00272/FUL
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at The Oak House
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
The Oak House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£708,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 3 sales in DY7 5EJ: £140,000 (2018–2002).
Nearby sales in DY7 5EJ
Everything we know about The Oak House, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Halfpenny Green homes
On floor area, The Oak House stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
77 (C)
Street avg 44 (E)
Floor Area
255 m²
Street avg 102 m²
CO₂ Emissions
5.8 t/year
Street avg 9.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Village Green — bus stop.
Closest school
1.6 km
Corbett VA CofE Primary School. 1 school nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
44.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
36.2dB