What kind of home is 28 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ?

28 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ is a semi-detached house.

When did 28 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ last change hands?

28 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ last sold for £245,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £165,000 in January 2015. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 28 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between January 2015 and July 2024, 28 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ rose from £165,000 to £245,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 28 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ have?

The current EPC rating for 28 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 28 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ?

28 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft). That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WV11 2AJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 28 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ use?

The latest EPC at 28 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 28 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ?

28 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 28 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ in?

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

What is crime like near 28 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ?

Police records around 28 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 28 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ?

The closest primary school to 28 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).

How well connected is 28 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ?

The closest bus stop to 28 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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28 Forrest Avenue, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2AJ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 28 Forrest Avenue

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

28 Forrest Avenue is a semi-detached house in Essington, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton (WV11 2AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since August 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

At 91 m² it's 21.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (75 m² median across 12 EPCs). Across 2015–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£250/sq ft) was about 37.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £245,000 in July 2024.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Mar 2015

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Forrest Avenue, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 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.

28 Forrest Avenue changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£259,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£245,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

18 July 2024Most recent
£245,000
-9.3%over 10 months
28 September 2023
£270,000
+63.6%over 8 years
16 January 2015
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WV11 2AJ: £227,000 (2024–2017).

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 floor area, 28 Forrest Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,692

Street avg £2,407

Above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 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.

£269k

1 Ashmore Lodge, Kitchen Lane, Wednesfield

WV11 2HY

£227k

1 Bognop Road, Essington

WV11 2BA

3 bed1 bath

£225k

1 Anslow Gardens

WV11 2LL

£223k

1 Acorn Road

WV11 2NG

3 bed1 bath

£302k

1 Beech Tree Close, Essington

WV11 2SF

£213k

1 Barnard Road

WV11 2JY

£205k

1 Cleveland Close

WV11 2HT

2 bed1 bath

£197k

1 Bursnips Road, Essington

WV11 2RE

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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