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40a, Birches Barn Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV3 7BT

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
118 m²
1270 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 40a

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

40a is a semi-detached house in Wolverhampton (WV3 7BT). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since February 2017. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

40a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Mar 2017
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
58%86%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40a, Birches Barn Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV3 7BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40a has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 40a, Birches Barn Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV3 7BT

2decisions2extensions12documents2nearby
  1. Aug 2015
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Two storey side extension and pitched roof over existing flat roof

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    15/00756/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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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.

40a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£278,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WV3 7BT: £275,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Birches Barn Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 40a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

58 (D)

Street avg 60 (D)

Below

Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 40a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£277k

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1 Hazel Road

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£268k

1 Church Walk, Penn Fields

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1 Havelock Close

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3 bed2 bath
£311k

1 Hilary Drive

WV3 7NJ

3 bed1 bath
£241k

1 Birches Barn Avenue

WV3 7BT

£239k

1 Brandon Park

WV3 7JS

2 bed1 bath
£234k

1 Bamber Close

WV3 7HR

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.
Full Wolverhampton report

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.3 km

Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.7 km

Bantock Primary School. 38 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 WV3 7BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WV3 7BT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WV3 7BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

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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