What type of property is 1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ?

1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ is a 3-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ last change hands?

1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ last sold for £240,000 in December 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £175,000 in August 2015, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2015 and December 2018, 1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ rose from £175,000 to £240,000, a change of £65,000. That works out to roughly +10% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in October 2014. It has dropped from a D recorded in March 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ?

1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ had any planning applications?

1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in July 2014. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ?

1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ located?

1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ sits in Wolverhampton. It falls within the WV3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ?

Police records around 1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ show an average of 163 reported crimes per month over the last 14 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 1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ is St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery (261m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highfields School (998m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Hilary Drive, WV3 7NJ is Miller and Carter PH, 2.5km away.

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1 Hilary Drive, Wolverhampton, WV3 7NJ

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Hilary Drive

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

1 Hilary Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Wolverhampton (WV3 7NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2014) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (March 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from October 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2015–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 10% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £303,000 is 26.2% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£253/sq ft) was about 31.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2018 for £240,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2014.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes
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.

1 Hilary Drive sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Oct 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2014

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 2 October 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromD55toE54

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Hilary Drive, Wolverhampton, WV3 7NJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Hilary Drive, Wolverhampton, WV3 7NJ

1decisions2documents2nearby

Jul 2014
New BuildFull
Outcome in report
Two bedroom bungalow on land to the rear of No.1 Hillary Drive.
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
14/00758/FUL
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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.

1 Hilary Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£303,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.0% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£240,000

Growth on file: 10.0% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

19 December 2018Most recent
£240,000
+37.1%over 3 years
27 August 2015
£175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WV3 7NJ: £245,000 (2025–2022).

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Versus other Hilary Drive homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Hilary Drive is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,727

Street avg £2,166

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Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 89 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Below

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Area

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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

163/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.5 km

Miller and Carter PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WV3 7NJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WV3 7NJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

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70 dB

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