Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
55 Riches Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0DR
2 planning records
Estimated value
£218,000
- Since the 2009 sale (£140,000)+56%
- Against WV6 0DR's recent median (£135,000)+61%
Newest record on this page: June 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
177 m²
1905 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£218,000
- Against its 2009 sale (£140,000)+56%
- Against WV6 0DR's recent median (£135,000)+61%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 55 Riches Street is modelled from its 177 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in WV6 0DR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
177 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2026
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2009
Recent sales in WV6 0DR
5 sales, median £135,000 (2022–2010)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: May 2022 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.
Sales timeline
28 May 2009Most recent
£140,000
+180.0%over 9 years24 June 1999
£50,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WV6 0DR: £135,000 (2022–2010).
Nearby sales in WV6 0DR
45 Riches Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0DR
Sold May 2022
£125,00049 Riches Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0DR
Sold Sept 2017
£175,00046 Riches Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0DR
Sold Oct 2014
£118,00052 Riches Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0DR
Sold Oct 2014
£178,00051 Riches Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0DR
Sold Jun 2010
£135,000
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 55 Riches Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0DR. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- A planning decision worth checkingIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 55 Riches Street
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
55 Riches Street is a semi-detached house in Wolverhampton (WV6 0DR). It has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (around 1905 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It hasn't traded since May 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. At 177 m² the property is well over the postcode median (67 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1999–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £218,000 sits 55.7% above the 2009 sale of £140,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£73/sq ft) was about 23% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
55 Riches Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
6.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 24 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2026from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromG12toD65
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
SingleFull Double
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Walls
Very PoorPoor
Wall insulation improved
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Low Energy Lighting
13%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 55 Riches Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
A change of use to residential application was refused at 55 Riches Street in 2025.
2 applications on record at 55 Riches Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0DR
1 live now1decisions14documents11nearby
Flagged:HMO conversionChange of use
- Mar 2025Change of UseFullOutcome in report
Proposed change of use from the use of Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) to residential care home for up to four young people.
- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- 24/01346/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- HMOSept 2025Decision
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Versus other Riches Street homes
Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
55 Riches Street is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£791
Street avg £1,330
Floor Area
177 m²
Street avg 151 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.9 t/year
Street avg 8.5 t/year
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.
Crime
228/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
1.9 km
Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.
Closest school
0.4 km
St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy. 38 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- St Jude's Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary357m
- Wolverhampton Girls' High SchoolSecondary379m
- City of Wolverhampton College16 plus498m
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary526m
Nearest stops
- Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro)Subway entrance1.9km
- Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro)Subway entrance2.0km
- Wolverhampton Rail StationRailway station2.1km
- Wolverhampton Station (West Midlands Metro)Subway entrance2.1km
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,286 reports43%
- Shoplifting478 reports16%
- Vehicle Crime198 reports7%
- Criminal Damage & Arson189 reports6%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WV6 0DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.6dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 55 Riches Street is modelled from its 177 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in WV6 0DR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 55 Riches Street. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 55 Riches Street was lodged in June 2026 at band D and is valid until June 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 55 Riches Street. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 38 schools and 6 stops listed are measured in a straight line from WV6 0DR, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 55 Riches Street is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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