What type of property is 1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR?

1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR last change hands?

1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR last sold for £115,000 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £97,000 in October 2004, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2004 and November 2016, 1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR rose from £97,000 to £115,000, a change of £18,000. That works out to roughly +1.4% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in March 2014. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR?

1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WV3 9LR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR?

1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR located?

1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR sits in Wolverhampton. It falls within the WV3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR?

Police records around 1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR show an average of 163 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR?

The closest primary school to 1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR is Uplands Junior School (535m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Peter's Collegiate Academy (713m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR?

The closest underground stop to 1a, Abbots Way, WV3 9LR is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), 2.4km away. The nearest bus option is Turner Grove, 2.7km away.

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1a, Abbots Way, Wolverhampton, WV3 9LR

Property type

End terrace

Floor 2nd

Bedrooms

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Wolverhampton (WV3 9LR). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2014) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). The latest certificate is from March 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On the market in November 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. At 73 m² it's 25.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (99 m² median across 22 EPCs). Across 2004–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 is 17.4% above the 2016 sale price.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes

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.

1a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Mar 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2014

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 5 March 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromE45toD56

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Abbots Way, Wolverhampton, WV3 9LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.4% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£115,000

Growth on file: 1.4% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

17 November 2016Most recent
£115,000
+18.6%over 12 years
26 October 2004
£97,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WV3 9LR: £142,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WV3 9LR

On the street

Versus other Abbots Way homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,575

Street avg £1,779

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.0 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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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

163/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.4 km

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

Closest school

0.5 km

Uplands Junior School. 37 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WV3 9LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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