What kind of home is 7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT?

7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT last change hands?

7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT last sold for £440,000 in July 2025. Before that, it sold for £242,000 in August 2014, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2014 and July 2025, 7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT rose from £242,000 to £440,000, a change of £198,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT?

The current EPC rating for 7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT?

7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WV11 2DT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT use?

The latest EPC at 7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT?

7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT is in council tax band D.

Which area is 7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT in?

7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT sits in Essington, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton. It falls within the WV11 postcode district in Staffordshire.

How safe is the area around 7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT?

Police records around 7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT 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 7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT?

The closest primary school to 7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT is St John's Primary Academy (541m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Coppice Performing Arts School (1.8km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT?

The closest bus stop to 7 Birchwood Close, WV11 2DT is Hill Street, 334m away. The nearest rail option is Bloxwich North Rail Station, 2.5km away.

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7 Birchwood Close, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2DT

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Birchwood Close

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

7 Birchwood Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Essington, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton (WV11 2DT). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £440,000 in July 2025. Across 2014–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£372/sq ft) was about 72.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDetached
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Sept 2013

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Birchwood Close, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Birchwood Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

7 Birchwood Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£447,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£440,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

16 July 2025Most recent
£440,000
+81.8%over 10 years
27 August 2014
£242,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in WV11 2DT: £302,000 (2020–1995).

Nearby sales in WV11 2DT

On the street

Versus other Birchwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 7 Birchwood Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,000

Street avg £2,505

Strongly above

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 134 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

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.

£443k

1 Buttermere Drive, Essington

WV11 2SA

4 bed3 bath

£454k

1 Birchwood Close, Essington

WV11 2DT

4 bed2 bath

£408k

1 Aspen Road, Essington

WV11 2SD

£227k

1 Bognop Road, Essington

WV11 2BA

3 bed1 bath

£223k

1 Acorn Road

WV11 2NG

3 bed1 bath

£302k

1 Beech Tree Close, Essington

WV11 2SF

£269k

1 Ashmore Lodge, Kitchen Lane, Wednesfield

WV11 2HY

£225k

1 Anslow Gardens

WV11 2LL

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

0.3 km

Hill Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St John's Primary Academy. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WV11 2DT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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