What type of property is 18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ?

18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ last change hands?

18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ last sold for £11,500 in September 1997, around 29 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ?

The current EPC rating for 18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ?

18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WV1 3RJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ heated?

The latest EPC at 18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ?

18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in November 2006. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ?

18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ 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 18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ located?

18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ sits in Wolverhampton. It falls within the WV1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ?

Police records around 18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ 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 18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ?

The closest primary school to 18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ is Eastfield Primary School (711m), one of 32 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Thomas Telford University Technical College (992m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ?

The closest underground stop to 18a, York Street, WV1 3RJ is The Royal (West Midlands Metro), 212m away. The nearest rail option is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 549m away.

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18a, York Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3RJ

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18a

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

18a is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Wolverhampton (WV1 3RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 29 years, with the last transfer in September 1997. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £128,000 sits 1013% above the 1997 sale of £11,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£24/sq ft) was about 76.5% below the postcode norm. At 45 m² it's 28.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (63 m² median across 10 EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2006.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2011from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromD62toC76

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2014from Feb 2011

EPC improved fromC76toE51

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Sept 2024from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromE51toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18a, York Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey rear extension at 18a.

1 application on record at 18a, York Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3RJ

1decisions1extensions5documents

Nov 2006
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Two storey extensions to rear elevations of 16,16a,18,18a York Street
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
06/01245/FUL
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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.

18a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1997)

£11,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 September 1997Most recent
£11,500

Median price across the last 4 sales in WV1 3RJ: £72,475 (2019–2006).

Nearby sales in WV1 3RJ

On the street

Versus other York Street homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 18a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£256

Street avg £1,045

Strongly below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Royal (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.7 km

Eastfield Primary School. 40 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WV1 3RJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WV1 3RJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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