What type of property is 1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY?

1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY sell for?

1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY last sold for £142,000 in April 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £130,000 in March 2009, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2009 and April 2013, 1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY rose from £130,000 to £142,000, a change of £12,000. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY?

The current EPC rating for 1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2014. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY?

1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WV3 8LY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY?

1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY located?

1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY sits in Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton. It falls within the WV3 postcode district.

Is 1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY 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 1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY?

The closest primary school to 1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY is Bhylls Acre Primary School (349m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Smestow Academy (666m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY?

The closest bus stop to 1 Windsor Gardens, WV3 8LY is Richmond Drive, 2.1km away. In total there are 11 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Windsor Gardens, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, WV3 8LY

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Windsor Gardens

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

1 Windsor Gardens is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton (WV3 8LY). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2014) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2009–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £243,000 sits 71.1% above the 2013 sale of £142,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£147/sq ft) was about 18.2% below the postcode norm. Last sold in April 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Jul 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2014

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2012from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromE45toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Jul 2014from Nov 2012

Low Energy Lighting

0%29%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Windsor Gardens, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, WV3 8LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Windsor Gardens 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.

1 Windsor Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£142,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

4 April 2013Most recent
£142,000
+9.2%over 4 years
6 March 2009
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WV3 8LY: £257,450 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in WV3 8LY

On the street

Versus other Windsor Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Windsor Gardens is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,578

Street avg £2,077

Strongly below

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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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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1 Castlecroft Avenue

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Northfield Grove

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1 Finchfield Lane

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1 Castlecroft Gardens

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3 bed1 bath

£308k

1 Glendale Close

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2 bed1 bath

£180k

1 Bagridge Road

WV3 8HW

2 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

2.1 km

Richmond Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bhylls Acre Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WV3 8LY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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