What kind of home is 20 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ?

20 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 20 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ?

20 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ last sold for £227,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ?

20 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ use?

The latest EPC at 20 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ?

20 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ 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 20 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ in?

20 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ sits in Essington, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton. It falls within the WV11 postcode district in Staffordshire.

Is 20 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ?

The closest primary school to 20 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ is St John's Primary Academy (215m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Coppice Performing Arts School (2.1km).

What transport links are near 20 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ is The Gables, 72m away. The nearest rail option is Bloxwich North Rail Station, 2.7km away.

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20 Forrest Avenue, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2AJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Forrest Avenue

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

20 Forrest Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Essington, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton (WV11 2AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£281/sq ft) was about 54.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2024 for £227,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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 Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Forrest Avenue, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Forrest Avenue has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

20 Forrest Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£227,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 September 2024Most recent
£227,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WV11 2AJ: £245,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in WV11 2AJ

On the street

Versus other Forrest Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 20 Forrest Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,027

Street avg £2,366

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

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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.

£227k

1 Bognop Road, Essington

WV11 2BA

3 bed1 bath

£223k

1 Acorn Road

WV11 2NG

3 bed1 bath

£205k

1 Cleveland Close

WV11 2HT

2 bed1 bath

£443k

1 Buttermere Drive, Essington

WV11 2SA

4 bed3 bath

£454k

1 Birchwood Close, Essington

WV11 2DT

4 bed2 bath

£172k

1 Birch Road

WV11 2EZ

1 bed

£225k

1 Anslow Gardens

WV11 2LL

£213k

1 Barnard Road

WV11 2JY

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

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Gables — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St John's Primary Academy. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WV11 2AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WV11 2AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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