What type of property is 38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN?

38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN is a detached house.

When did 38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN last change hands?

38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN last sold for £435,000 in June 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £280,000 in January 2015, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2015 and June 2021, 38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN rose from £280,000 to £435,000, a change of £155,000. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN?

The current EPC rating for 38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN?

38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN has a recorded floor area of 142 m² (1,528 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN heated?

The latest EPC at 38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN have?

38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN has council approval for rear extension granted in April 2015 under ref. 15/00240/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN?

38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN located?

38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN sits in Wolverhampton. It falls within the WV3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN?

Police records around 38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN 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 38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN?

The closest primary school to 38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN is Bhylls Acre Primary School (361m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Smestow Academy (693m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN?

The closest bus stop to 38 Castlecroft Gardens, WV3 8LN is Rydal Drive, 2.2km away. In total there are 8 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38 Castlecroft Gardens, Wolverhampton, WV3 8LN

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

142 m²

1528 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38 Castlecroft Gardens

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

38 Castlecroft Gardens is a detached house in Wolverhampton (WV3 8LN). It has a recorded floor area of 142 m² (around 1528 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2015. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2015–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £527,000 is 21.1% above the 2021 sale price. Sold June 2021 for £435,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

38 Castlecroft Gardens's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Oct 2014

Low Energy Lighting

46%15%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2021from Feb 2015

EPC improved fromF21toD63

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

15%95%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, 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 38 Castlecroft Gardens, Wolverhampton, WV3 8LN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 38 Castlecroft Gardens, Wolverhampton, WV3 8LN

1decisions1extensions9documents

Apr 2015
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Demolition of existing store and garage, construction of new garage/study, two storey rear extension and new window in existing gable
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
15/00240/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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£527,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£435,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

28 June 2021Most recent
£435,000
+55.4%over 6 years
23 January 2015
£280,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WV3 8LN: £499,995 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in WV3 8LN

On the street

Versus other Castlecroft Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 38 Castlecroft Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,063

Street avg £3,248

On par

Floor Area

142 m²

Street avg 138 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 8.9 t/year

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Area

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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

2.2 km

Rydal Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Bhylls Acre Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WV3 8LN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WV3 8LN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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