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3 Birchwood Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 5UL

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Birchwood Road

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

3 Birchwood Road is a semi-detached house in Wolverhampton (WV4 5UL). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

At 74 m² it's 26.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (101 m² median across 11 EPCs). One planning record on file: change of use to residential refused in 2026.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from May 2012
EPC improved fromE52toD58
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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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 3 Birchwood Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 5UL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A change of use to residential application was refused at 3 Birchwood Road in 2026.

1 application on record at 3 Birchwood Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 5UL

1decisions6documents3nearby
Flagged:Change of use
  1. Mar 2026
    Change of UseOutline
    Outcome in report

    Lawful Development Certificate for a change of use from Class 3 ("Dwelling houses") to Class C2, a small Children's Home that will be registered with Ofsted for up to two children.

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    26/00052/CPL
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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.

3 Birchwood Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£259,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WV4 5UL: £153,500 (2018–2014).

On the street

Versus other Birchwood Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 3 Birchwood Road lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

58 (D)

Street avg 56 (D)

On par

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Birchwood Road

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

A planning decision worth checking

Pick your report · every report is £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.
£260k

1 Belmont Road

WV4 5UD

3 bed2 bath
£266k

1 Belvedere Avenue

WV4 5TD

£250k

1 Dudley Walk

WV4 5HD

£269k

1 Brenton Road

WV4 5NS

3 bed
£282k

1 Birchwood Road

WV4 5UL

£286k

1 Alton Cottages, Penn Common Road

WV4 5JT

£231k

1 Dudding Road

WV4 5DT

3 bed
£294k

1 Anne Road

WV4 5AZ

3 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

2.5 km

Miller and Carter PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Colton Hills Community School. 31 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 5UL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WV4 5UL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WV4 5UL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

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

Common questions

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