What kind of home is 20 James Close, TF2 7HH?

20 James Close, TF2 7HH is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 20 James Close, TF2 7HH?

The current EPC rating for 20 James Close, TF2 7HH is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. It has improved from a C recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 James Close, TF2 7HH?

20 James Close, TF2 7HH has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 James Close, TF2 7HH use?

The latest EPC at 20 James Close, TF2 7HH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 20 James Close, TF2 7HH?

20 James Close, TF2 7HH has 4 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in January 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 20 James Close, TF2 7HH?

20 James Close, TF2 7HH is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 20 James Close, TF2 7HH in?

20 James Close, TF2 7HH sits in Trench, Telford, Telford. It falls within the TF2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 James Close, TF2 7HH?

Police records around 20 James Close, TF2 7HH show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20 James Close, TF2 7HH?

The closest primary school to 20 James Close, TF2 7HH is Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery (120m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is New Road Academy (386m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 James Close, TF2 7HH?

The closest bus stop to 20 James Close, TF2 7HH is Pickering Road, 109m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 James Close, Trench, Telford, TF2 7HH

EPC B4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 20 James Close

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

20 James Close is a semi-detached house in Trench, Telford, Telford (TF2 7HH). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2019) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 96).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% of similar EPCs). 4 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

20 James Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2019

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2012from Jul 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2019from May 2012

EPC improved fromC77toB83

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 James Close, Trench, Telford, TF2 7HH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2019
Application
In report
Discharge of conditions
Agent
DJD Architects,
Reference
TA/2019/0075
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Jun 2018
Application
In report
Discharge of Condition
Agent
DJD Architects,
Reference
TA/2018/0782
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What's in 20 James Close, Trench, Telford, TF2 7HH's planning history?

2 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

20 James Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£153,000

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 TF2 7HH: £105,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in TF2 7HH

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On the street

Versus other James Close homes

Three headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 20 James Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

83 (B)

Street avg 83 (B)

On par

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

On par

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Chapel Terrace, Wrockwardine Wood

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£167k

1 Chapel Grove, Wrockwardine Wood

TF2 7AE

2 bed1 bath

£170k

1 Church Road, Trench

TF2 7AQ

2 bed1 bath

£137k

1 Cordingley Way, Donnington

TF2 7LW

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Telford district page.

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Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Pickering Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TF2 7HH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TF2 7HH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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