What type of property is 14 The Avenue, WV3 8LR?

14 The Avenue, WV3 8LR is a semi-detached house.

When did 14 The Avenue, WV3 8LR last change hands?

14 The Avenue, WV3 8LR last sold for £129,000 in November 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 The Avenue, WV3 8LR have?

The current EPC rating for 14 The Avenue, WV3 8LR is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 The Avenue, WV3 8LR?

14 The Avenue, WV3 8LR has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 The Avenue, WV3 8LR heated?

The latest EPC at 14 The Avenue, WV3 8LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 The Avenue, WV3 8LR?

14 The Avenue, WV3 8LR is in council tax band C.

Where is 14 The Avenue, WV3 8LR located?

14 The Avenue, WV3 8LR sits in Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton. It falls within the WV3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 14 The Avenue, WV3 8LR?

Police records around 14 The Avenue, WV3 8LR 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 14 The Avenue, WV3 8LR?

The closest primary school to 14 The Avenue, WV3 8LR is Bhylls Acre Primary School (218m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Smestow Academy (717m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 14 The Avenue, WV3 8LR?

The closest bus stop to 14 The Avenue, WV3 8LR is Rydal Drive, 2.2km away. In total there are 8 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, WV3 8LR

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 The Avenue

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

14 The Avenue is a semi-detached house in Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton (WV3 8LR). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

It hasn't traded since November 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £278,000 sits 115.5% above the 2005 sale of £129,000.

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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.

14 The Avenue ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromD57toC69

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, WV3 8LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 The Avenue has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

14 The Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£278,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£129,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 November 2005Most recent
£129,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WV3 8LR: £255,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WV3 8LR

On the street

Versus other The Avenue homes

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

EPC Rating for 14 The Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,593

Street avg £2,162

Below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Denham Gardens

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1 Bagridge Close

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Glendale Close

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Kinlet Close

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1 Farm Road

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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.

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

0.2 km

Bhylls Acre Primary School. 29 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 8LR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WV3 8LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

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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