What kind of home is 2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU last sold for £208,500 in February 2023, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in January 2007, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

Across 2 sales between January 2007 and February 2023, 2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU rose from £125,000 to £208,500, a change of £83,500. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

The current EPC rating for 2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU use?

The latest EPC at 2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU 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.

Which area is 2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU in?

2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU sits in Wolverhampton. It falls within the WV6 postcode district in Staffordshire.

What is crime like near 2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

Police records around 2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU 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.

What schools are near 2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

The closest primary school to 2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU is Perton First School (125m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Perton Middle School (887m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Benson Close, WV6 7LU is Offas Drive, 65m away. The nearest rail option is Bilbrook Rail Station, 3.0km away.

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2 Benson Close, Wolverhampton, WV6 7LU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Benson Close

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

2 Benson Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wolverhampton (WV6 7LU). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs). Across 2007–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £231,000 is 10.8% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£248/sq ft) was about 47.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2023 at £208,500.

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

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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 2)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Oct 2011

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Benson Close, Wolverhampton, WV6 7LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Benson Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Benson Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£231,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£208,500

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

2 February 2023Most recent
£208,500
+66.8%over 16 years
24 January 2007
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WV6 7LU: £210,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in WV6 7LU

On the street

Versus other Benson Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Benson Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,673

Street avg £2,026

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 73 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.1 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.

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1 Cabot Grove

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Wolverhampton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

228/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Offas Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Perton First School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WV6 7LU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WV6 7LU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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