What kind of home is 40 Cavendish Gardens, WV1 2QB?

40 Cavendish Gardens, WV1 2QB is a semi-detached house.

When did 40 Cavendish Gardens, WV1 2QB last change hands?

40 Cavendish Gardens, WV1 2QB last sold for £150,000 in December 2023, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 40 Cavendish Gardens, WV1 2QB?

The current EPC rating for 40 Cavendish Gardens, WV1 2QB is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in March 2014. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Cavendish Gardens, WV1 2QB?

40 Cavendish Gardens, WV1 2QB has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Cavendish Gardens, WV1 2QB use?

The latest EPC at 40 Cavendish Gardens, WV1 2QB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Cavendish Gardens, WV1 2QB?

40 Cavendish Gardens, WV1 2QB 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 40 Cavendish Gardens, WV1 2QB in?

40 Cavendish Gardens, WV1 2QB sits in Wolverhampton. It falls within the WV1 postcode district.

Is 40 Cavendish Gardens, WV1 2QB in a safe area?

Police records around 40 Cavendish Gardens, WV1 2QB 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 40 Cavendish Gardens, WV1 2QB?

The closest primary school to 40 Cavendish Gardens, WV1 2QB is East Park Academy (452m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Matthias School (357m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 40 Cavendish Gardens, WV1 2QB?

The closest underground stop to 40 Cavendish Gardens, WV1 2QB is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro), 1.3km away. The nearest rail option is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 2.1km away.

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40 Cavendish Gardens, Wolverhampton, WV1 2QB

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About 40 Cavendish Gardens

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

40 Cavendish Gardens is a semi-detached house in Wolverhampton (WV1 2QB). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2014) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £167,000 is 11.3% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£170/sq ft) was about 78.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2023 for £150,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Mar 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2014

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromC69toD61

Windows

SingleMostly Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Mar 2014from Feb 2014

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Cavendish Gardens, Wolverhampton, WV1 2QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Cavendish Gardens has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

40 Cavendish Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£150,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 December 2023Most recent
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WV1 2QB: £176,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in WV1 2QB

On the street

Versus other Cavendish Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 40 Cavendish Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,829

Street avg £1,489

Above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

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Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.3 km

Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Matthias School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WV1 2QB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

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