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1 Benson Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV4 5HA

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
214 m²
2303 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 1 Benson Avenue

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

1 Benson Avenue is a semi-detached house in Wolverhampton (WV4 5HA). It has a recorded floor area of 214 m² (around 2303 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2016) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71).

At 214 m² the property is well over the postcode median (108 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £454,000 sits 51.3% above the 2018 sale of £300,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2012. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in May 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Benson Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Sept 2026

Current Certificate
Sept 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
9.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 18 September 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Benson Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV4 5HA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Benson Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV4 5HA

1decisions1extensions3nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Jan 2012
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Formation of new dormer to rear and side elevation with increase in height to boundary treatments (Retrospective)

    Retrospective
    Reference
    11/01067/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
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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.

Latest sale on 1 Benson Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£454,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£300,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 May 2018Most recent

    £300,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WV4 5HA: £116,250 (2016–2000).

On the street

Versus other Benson Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Benson Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,402

Street avg £1,588

Below

Floor Area

214 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

9.3 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Benson Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£440k

1 Buckingham Road

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£517k

1 Church Hill

WV4 5NP

5 bed3 bath
£393k

1 Anacapri, Stourbridge Road

WV4 5NF

£393k

1 Buttons Farm Road

WV4 5LW

2 bed1 bath
£344k

1 Balmoral Road

WV4 5SZ

3 bed2 bath
£325k

1 Dunsley Grove

WV4 5RN

£322k

1 Albrighton House, The Water Gardens

WV4 5LJ

£306k

1 Camberley Drive

WV4 5RP

3 bed1 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

174/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.2 km

The Royal (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.2 km

Goldthorn Park Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 WV4 5HA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WV4 5HA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WV4 5HA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Benson Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV4 5HA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.