What type of property is 38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP?

38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP last change hands?

38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP last sold for £168,000 in April 2026. Before that, it sold for £120,000 in November 2007, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2007 and April 2026, 38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP rose from £120,000 to £168,000, a change of £48,000. That works out to roughly +1.8% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP?

The current EPC rating for 38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP?

38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (1,130 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP heated?

The latest EPC at 38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP?

38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP 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 38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP located?

38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP sits in Wolverhampton. It falls within the WV6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP?

Police records around 38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP show an average of 228 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP?

The closest primary school to 38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (388m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wolverhampton Girls' High School (420m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP?

The closest underground stop to 38 Riches Street, WV6 0DP is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), 2.0km away. The nearest rail option is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 2.2km away.

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38 Riches Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0DP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

105 m²

1130 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 38 Riches Street

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

38 Riches Street is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wolverhampton (WV6 0DP). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2020 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump.

It changed hands recently, sold April 2026 for £168,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 2007–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £192,000 is 14.3% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£149/sq ft) was about 44.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

38 Riches Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 February 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Oct 2020

EPC improved fromF35toE42

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Riches Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Riches Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

11 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.

38 Riches Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£192,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.8% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£168,000

Growth on file: 1.8% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

1 April 2026Most recent
£168,000
+40.0%over 18 years
9 November 2007
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WV6 0DP: £120,000 (2021–2010).

Nearby sales in WV6 0DP

On the street

Versus other Riches Street homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 38 Riches Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,600

Street avg £1,185

Strongly above

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 119 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

9.3 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

£205k

1 Almond Grove

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2 bed1 bath

£151k

1 Austin Street

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2 bed1 bath

£150k

1 Chetwood Close

WV6 0XB

2 bed

£141k

1 Craddock Street

WV6 0QH

2 bed

£185k

1 Clifford Street

WV6 0AB

£201k

1 Appletree Grove

WV6 0NQ

£182k

1 Denmark Close

WV6 0RJ

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

228/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.0 km

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

Closest school

0.4 km

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School. 40 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WV6 0DP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WV6 0DP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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