What type of property is 538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU?

538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU?

538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU last sold for £160,000 in April 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £124,999 in March 2012, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2012 and April 2022, 538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU rose from £124,999 to £160,000, a change of £35,001. That works out to roughly +2.5% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU?

The current EPC rating for 538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU?

538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU heated?

The latest EPC at 538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU?

538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU is in council tax band C.

Where is 538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU located?

538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU sits in Wolverhampton. It falls within the WV4 postcode district.

Is 538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU in a safe area?

Police records around 538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU show an average of 174 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU?

The closest primary school to 538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU is Springdale Primary School (694m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highfields School (1.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU?

The closest bus stop to 538 Penn Road, WV4 4HU is Miller and Carter PH, 870m away. In total there are 13 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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538 Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 4HU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 538 Penn Road

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

538 Penn Road is a semi-detached house in Wolverhampton (WV4 4HU). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 2012–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £267,000 sits 66.9% above the 2022 sale of £160,000. Sold April 2022 for £160,000. 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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 March 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Nov 2011

EPC improved fromE53toD61

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 538 Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 4HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

538 Penn Road has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

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

Current estimate

£267,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£160,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

11 April 2022Most recent
£160,000
+28.0%over 10 years
25 March 2012
£124,999

Median price across the last 5 sales in WV4 4HU: £245,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in WV4 4HU

On the street

Versus other Penn Road homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 538 Penn Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,616

Street avg £1,958

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Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 99 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

On par

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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

174/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.9 km

Miller and Carter PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Springdale Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WV4 4HU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WV4 4HU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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