2a, Birkdale Close, Wolverhampton, WV1 2LP

2a is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Wolverhampton (WV1 2LP). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 43 m² this is the 5th smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–44 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).

It hasn't traded since November 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £104,000 sits 67.7% above the 2009 sale of £62,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.