What kind of home is 42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT?

42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT?

42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT last sold for £143,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £39,995 in November 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 1999 and August 2023, 42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT rose from £39,995 to £143,000, a change of £103,005. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT have?

The current EPC rating for 42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT?

42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT use?

The latest EPC at 42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT?

42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT in?

42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT sits in Wolverhampton. It falls within the WV10 postcode district.

What is crime like near 42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT?

Police records around 42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT show an average of 483 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT?

The closest primary school to 42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT is Elston Hall Primary School (458m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ormiston NEW Academy (809m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT?

The closest bus stop to 42 Crathorne Avenue, WV10 6BT is Moog, 1.6km away. In total there are 7 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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42 Crathorne Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 6BT

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 42 Crathorne Avenue

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

42 Crathorne Avenue is a semi-detached house in Wolverhampton (WV10 6BT). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since January 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 1999–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £189,000 is 32.2% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£175/sq ft) was about 48.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2023 at £143,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromD59toE54

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%82%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2024from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromE54toD64

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Crathorne Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 6BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Crathorne Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£143,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

9 August 2023Most recent
£143,000
+14.4%
8 June 2023
£125,000
+212.5%over 23 years
19 November 1999
£39,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in WV10 6BT: £118,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in WV10 6BT

On the street

Versus other Crathorne Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

42 Crathorne Avenue outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,882

Street avg £1,355

Strongly above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£188k

1 Ashfield Grove

WV10 6QY

£194k

1 Beech Croft Place

WV10 6JR

£183k

1 Barrington Close

WV10 6AZ

£201k

1 Calvin Close

WV10 6LN

2 bed

£204k

1 Bee Lane

WV10 6LD

2 bed1 bath

£173k

1 Crathorne Avenue

WV10 6BT

£220k

1 Beech Road

WV10 6TP

3 bed

£220k

1 Danbury Gardens

WV10 6ED

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

483/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.6 km

Moog — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Elston Hall Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WV10 6BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WV10 6BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 42 Crathorne Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 6BT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.