How energy efficient is 5 Wrekin Drive, WV3 7HZ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Wrekin Drive, WV3 7HZ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Wrekin Drive, WV3 7HZ?

5 Wrekin Drive, WV3 7HZ has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft). That makes it about 38% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WV3 7HZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Wrekin Drive, WV3 7HZ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Wrekin Drive, WV3 7HZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Wrekin Drive, WV3 7HZ?

5 Wrekin Drive, WV3 7HZ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Wrekin Drive, WV3 7HZ located?

5 Wrekin Drive, WV3 7HZ sits in Bradmore, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton. It falls within the WV3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Wrekin Drive, WV3 7HZ?

Police records around 5 Wrekin Drive, WV3 7HZ show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 57% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Wrekin Drive, WV3 7HZ?

The closest primary school to 5 Wrekin Drive, WV3 7HZ is Uplands Junior School (581m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Peter's Collegiate Academy (1.2km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Wrekin Drive, WV3 7HZ?

The closest underground stop to 5 Wrekin Drive, WV3 7HZ is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), 2.5km away. The nearest rail option is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 3.0km away.

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5 Wrekin Drive, Bradmore, Wolverhampton, WV3 7HZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Wrekin Drive

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

5 Wrekin Drive is a semi-detached house in Bradmore, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton (WV3 7HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71).

At 50 m² it sits well below the postcode median (75 m² across 35 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from May 2012

EPC improved fromC70toD67

Low Energy Lighting

0%33%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Wrekin Drive, Bradmore, Wolverhampton, WV3 7HZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Wrekin Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Wrekin Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£123,000

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 7HZ: £134,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in WV3 7HZ

On the street

Versus other Wrekin Drive homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Wrekin Drive is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 71 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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.

£124k

1 Chequer Street

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£120k

1 Eagle Court, Eagle Street, Penn Fields

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£110k

1 Chequerfield Drive

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£148k

1 Coalway Road

WV3 7LR

£168k

1 Alderton Drive

WV3 7JZ

£173k

1 Barn Green

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1 Beckminster Road

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1 Ackleton Gardens

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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

2.5 km

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

Closest school

0.6 km

Uplands Junior School. 36 schools nearby.

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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 7HZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WV3 7HZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

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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