What type of property is 9 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ?

9 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 9 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ sell for?

9 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ last sold for £158,000 in October 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,995 in October 1997, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 1997 and October 2015, 9 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ rose from £59,995 to £158,000, a change of £98,005. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in June 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ?

9 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WV11 2AJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ?

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

Where is 9 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ located?

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

What is crime like near 9 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ?

Police records around 9 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.

Which schools serve 9 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Forrest Avenue, WV11 2AJ?

The closest bus stop to 9 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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9 Forrest Avenue, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2AJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Forrest Avenue

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

9 Forrest Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Essington, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton (WV11 2AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2015) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £239,000 sits 51.3% above the 2015 sale of £158,000. On the market in October 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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

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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 23 Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Forrest Avenue, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

9 Forrest Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£239,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£158,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2015Most recent
£158,000
+163.4%over 18 years
16 October 1997
£59,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in WV11 2AJ: £245,000 (2024–2021).

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 price per m², 9 Forrest Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,951

Street avg £2,500

Below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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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