What type of property is 18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF?

18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF last change hands?

18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF last sold for £285,000 in October 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £195,000 in February 2015, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2015 and October 2019, 18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF rose from £195,000 to £285,000, a change of £90,000. That works out to roughly +8.4% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF?

18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 42% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WV3 9JF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF?

18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF is in council tax band E.

Where is 18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF located?

18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF sits in Wolverhampton. It falls within the WV3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF?

Police records around 18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF 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 18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF?

The closest primary school to 18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF is St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy (522m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is City of Wolverhampton College (515m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF?

The closest underground stop to 18 Alderdale, WV3 9JF is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), 2.1km away. The nearest rail option is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 2.5km away.

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18 Alderdale, Wolverhampton, WV3 9JF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Alderdale

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

18 Alderdale is a two-bedroom detached house in Wolverhampton (WV3 9JF). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

At 82 m² it sits well below the postcode median (141 m² across 9 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2015–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £355,000 is 24.6% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£323/sq ft) was about 110.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2019 for £285,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble

Building

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from May 2014

EPC improved fromE47toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Alderdale, Wolverhampton, WV3 9JF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Alderdale has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

18 Alderdale valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£355,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£285,000

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

28 October 2019Most recent
£285,000
+46.2%over 4 years
13 February 2015
£195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WV3 9JF: £299,500 (2023–2016).

Nearby sales in WV3 9JF

On the street

Versus other Alderdale homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Alderdale is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,476

Street avg £2,237

Above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 141 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 7.3 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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1 Bantock Gardens

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1 Finchfield Hill

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Clark Road

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1 Alderdale

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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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.1 km

Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.5 km

City of Wolverhampton College. 38 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WV3 9JF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WV3 9JF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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