How energy efficient is 40a, Flat, Rudge Avenue, WV1 2AT?

The current EPC rating for 40a, Flat, Rudge Avenue, WV1 2AT is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40a, Flat, Rudge Avenue, WV1 2AT?

40a, Flat, Rudge Avenue, WV1 2AT has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 40a, Flat, Rudge Avenue, WV1 2AT heated?

The latest EPC at 40a, Flat, Rudge Avenue, WV1 2AT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40a, Flat, Rudge Avenue, WV1 2AT?

40a, Flat, Rudge Avenue, WV1 2AT 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.

Where is 40a, Flat, Rudge Avenue, WV1 2AT located?

40a, Flat, Rudge Avenue, WV1 2AT sits in Wolverhampton. It falls within the WV1 postcode district.

Is 40a, Flat, Rudge Avenue, WV1 2AT in a safe area?

Police records around 40a, Flat, Rudge Avenue, WV1 2AT 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.

Which schools serve 40a, Flat, Rudge Avenue, WV1 2AT?

The closest primary school to 40a, Flat, Rudge Avenue, WV1 2AT is East Park Academy (1.0km), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Matthias School (500m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 40a, Flat, Rudge Avenue, WV1 2AT?

The closest rail stop to 40a, Flat, Rudge Avenue, WV1 2AT is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 1.8km away. The nearest underground option is Wolverhampton Station (West Midlands Metro), 1.8km away.

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40a, Flat, Rudge Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV1 2AT

Property type

Detached

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 40a

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

40a is a detached house in Wolverhampton (WV1 2AT). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 44 m² this is the 7th smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–45 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

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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.

40a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2013from Apr 2013

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%60%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40a, Flat, Rudge Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV1 2AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£118,000

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 3 sales in WV1 2AT: £77,500 (2022–2001).

Nearby sales in WV1 2AT

On the street

Versus other Rudge Avenue homes

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

40a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 69 (C)

On par

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.8 km

Wolverhampton Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Matthias School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WV1 2AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WV1 2AT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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