What kind of home is 38a, Ashenden Rise, WV3 8LE?

38a, Ashenden Rise, WV3 8LE is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 38a, Ashenden Rise, WV3 8LE last change hands?

38a, Ashenden Rise, WV3 8LE last sold for £80,000 in December 2019, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 38a, Ashenden Rise, WV3 8LE?

The current EPC rating for 38a, Ashenden Rise, WV3 8LE is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38a, Ashenden Rise, WV3 8LE?

38a, Ashenden Rise, WV3 8LE has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 32% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WV3 8LE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38a, Ashenden Rise, WV3 8LE use?

The latest EPC at 38a, Ashenden Rise, WV3 8LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 38a, Ashenden Rise, WV3 8LE?

38a, Ashenden Rise, WV3 8LE 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.

Which area is 38a, Ashenden Rise, WV3 8LE in?

38a, Ashenden Rise, WV3 8LE sits in Wolverhampton. It falls within the WV3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 38a, Ashenden Rise, WV3 8LE?

Police records around 38a, Ashenden Rise, WV3 8LE 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.

What schools are near 38a, Ashenden Rise, WV3 8LE?

The closest primary school to 38a, Ashenden Rise, WV3 8LE is Castlecroft Primary School (568m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Smestow Academy (447m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 38a, Ashenden Rise, WV3 8LE?

The closest bus stop to 38a, Ashenden Rise, WV3 8LE is Richmond Drive, 1.5km away. In total there are 12 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38a, Ashenden Rise, Wolverhampton, WV3 8LE

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38a

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

38a is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Wolverhampton (WV3 8LE). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 62).

At 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (71 m² across 36 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £110,000 is 37.5% above the 2019 sale price. Sold December 2019 for £80,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

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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.

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38a, Ashenden Rise, Wolverhampton, WV3 8LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38a 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.

Current estimate

£110,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£80,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 December 2019Most recent
£80,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WV3 8LE: £220,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WV3 8LE

On the street

Versus other Ashenden Rise homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 38a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

43 (E)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 49 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly below

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.

£180k

1 Bagridge Road

WV3 8HW

2 bed2 bath

£308k

1 Glendale Close

WV3 8EN

2 bed1 bath

£363k

1 Bellencroft Gardens

WV3 8DT

2 bed

£365k

1 Hazelmere Drive

WV3 8HB

2 bed1 bath

£115k

1 Clee Hill Drive

WV3 8LB

£231k

1 Kinlet Close

WV3 8JE

3 bed1 bath

£257k

1 Bagridge Close

WV3 8HP

3 bed1 bath

£271k

1 Castlecroft Avenue

WV3 8JP

3 bed2 bath

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

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

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.5 km

Richmond Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Smestow Academy. 22 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 8LE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WV3 8LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

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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