Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
153a, Lea Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LQ
Estimated value
£112,000
- Since the 2004 sale (£73,000)+53%
- Against WV3 0LQ's recent median (£187,500)-40%
Newest record on this page: May 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
47 m²
506 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£112,000
- Against its 2004 sale (£73,000)+53%
- Against WV3 0LQ's recent median (£187,500)-40%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 153a is modelled from its 47 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WV3 0LQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
47 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2021
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2004
Recent sales in WV3 0LQ
5 sales, median £187,500 (2024–2021)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: May 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
153a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
24 August 2004Most recent
£73,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WV3 0LQ: £187,500 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in WV3 0LQ
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 153a, Lea Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LQ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
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- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 153a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
153a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Wolverhampton (WV3 0LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 47 m² this is the 26th smallest of 63 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 16–210 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good.
Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in August 2004. Today's modelled estimate of £112,000 sits 53.4% above the 2004 sale of £73,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£144/sq ft) was about 72% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 47 m² it sits well below the postcode median (70 m² across 62 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms2
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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)
Feb 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 27 February 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Feb 2021from Nov 2010
EPC improved fromD67toC71
Roof
PoorAverage
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
65%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 153a, Lea Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
153a has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Lea Road homes
Four headline reads against 35 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On co₂ emissions, 153a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,553
Street avg £1,078
Floor Area
47 m²
Street avg 44 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
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.
Crime
163/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
1.5 km
Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.
Closest school
0.2 km
Bantock Primary School. 41 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Bantock Primary SchoolPrimary183m
- The Royal School, WolverhamptonAll-through479m
- The Royal School, WolverhamptonAll-through479m
- Merridale Primary SchoolPrimary623m
Nearest stops
- Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro)Subway entrance1.5km
- Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro)Subway entrance1.7km
- The Royal (West Midlands Metro)Subway entrance1.8km
- Wolverhampton Station (West Midlands Metro)Subway entrance2.0km
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences998 reports44%
- Criminal Damage & Arson202 reports9%
- Vehicle Crime190 reports8%
- Other Theft185 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WV3 0LQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.1dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 153a is modelled from its 47 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WV3 0LQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 153a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 153a was lodged in February 2021 at band C and is valid until February 2031. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 153a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 41 schools and 5 stops listed are measured in a straight line from WV3 0LQ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 153a is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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