What kind of home is 38 40, Flat 2, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DG?

38 40, Flat 2, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DG is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 38 40, Flat 2, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DG?

The current EPC rating for 38 40, Flat 2, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DG is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38 40, Flat 2, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DG?

38 40, Flat 2, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DG has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). That makes it about 20% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WV1 1DG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38 40, Flat 2, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DG use?

The latest EPC at 38 40, Flat 2, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DG records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 38 40, Flat 2, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DG had any planning applications?

38 40, Flat 2, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DG has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in December 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 38 40, Flat 2, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DG in?

38 40, Flat 2, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DG sits in Wolverhampton. It falls within the WV1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 38 40, Flat 2, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DG?

Police records around 38 40, Flat 2, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DG show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 53% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 38 40, Flat 2, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DG?

The closest primary school to 38 40, Flat 2, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DG is West Park Primary School (901m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Thomas Telford University Technical College (759m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 38 40, Flat 2, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DG?

The closest underground stop to 38 40, Flat 2, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DG is Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro), 294m away. The nearest rail option is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 515m away.

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38 40, Flat 2, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DG

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 38 40

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

38 40 is a mid-terrace house in Wolverhampton (WV1 1DG). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 49 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 38 40 (30–49 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). Main heating runs on electricity.

One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2017. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 49 m² it's 19.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (41 m² median across 51 EPCs).

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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)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromE45toD56

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 40, Flat 2, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 38 40, Flat 2, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DG

1decisions16documents3nearby

Dec 2017
RenovationHeritage
Outcome in report
Replace single glazed window casements within roof dormers with double glazed window casements. Fit plastic gutters and downpipes to roof dormers. Replace square section cast iron gutter with ogee section aluminium gutter.
New Windows
Documents
16 docs on file
Reference
17/00998/LBC
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

38 40 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£214,000

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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 1 sales in WV1 1DG: £135,000 (1999–1999).

Nearby sales in WV1 1DG

50 Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DG
Sold Nov 1999
£135,000

On the street

Versus other Lichfield Street homes

Four headline reads against 51 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 38 40 lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 41 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.8 km

Thomas Telford University Technical College. 40 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WV1 1DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WV1 1DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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FAQ

Common questions

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