What kind of home is 8 James Close, TF2 7HH?

8 James Close, TF2 7HH is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 8 James Close, TF2 7HH sell for?

8 James Close, TF2 7HH last sold for £105,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £14,580 in December 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 James Close, TF2 7HH changed over time?

Across 3 sales between December 2001 and April 2025, 8 James Close, TF2 7HH rose from £14,580 to £105,000, a change of £90,420. That works out to roughly +8.8% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 James Close, TF2 7HH?

The current EPC rating for 8 James Close, TF2 7HH is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2010 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 James Close, TF2 7HH?

8 James Close, TF2 7HH has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 James Close, TF2 7HH use?

The latest EPC at 8 James Close, TF2 7HH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 James Close, TF2 7HH?

8 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 8 James Close, TF2 7HH in?

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

Is 8 James Close, TF2 7HH in a safe area?

Police records around 8 James Close, TF2 7HH show an average of 271 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (22% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 James Close, TF2 7HH?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

How well connected is 8 James Close, TF2 7HH?

The closest bus stop to 8 James Close, TF2 7HH is Pickering Road, 109m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 James Close, Trench, Telford, TF2 7HH

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 James Close

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

8 James Close is a two-bedroom 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 (March 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. At 69 m² this is the 10th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 63–69 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 21 units on file.

Most recent transfer was April 2025 at £105,000 — fresh data. Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£141/sq ft) was about 55.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

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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 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromE44toC74

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 James Close, Trench, Telford, TF2 7HH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 James Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 8 James Close has grown more than fourfold since the 2001 starting point.

Current estimate

£107,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.8% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£105,000

Growth on file: 8.8% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

14 April 2025Most recent
£105,000
+44.8%over 19 years
26 May 2005
£72,500
+397.3%over 3 years
17 December 2001
£14,580

Median price across the last 5 sales in TF2 7HH: £99,950 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in TF2 7HH

On the street

Versus other James Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 James Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,522

Street avg £1,226

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Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par

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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.

£160k

1 Bradley Court

TF2 7PU

2 bed1 bath

£167k

1 Chapel Grove, Wrockwardine Wood

TF2 7AE

2 bed1 bath

£173k

1 Church Road, Trench

TF2 7AQ

2 bed1 bath

£174k

1 Columbine Way, Donnington

TF2 7RL

2 bed1 bath

£178k

1 Cardinals Close, Donnington Wood

TF2 7HW

2 bed1 bath

£185k

1 Campion Drive, Donnington Wood

TF2 7RH

2 bed1 bath

£325k

1 Colridge Court, Donnington

TF2 7SA

2 bed

£198k

1 Bishops Walk, Donnington Wood

TF2 7HP

3 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

271/mo

Falling 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

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Common questions

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