What kind of home is 20 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

20 Benson Close, WV6 7LU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What did 20 Benson Close, WV6 7LU sell for?

20 Benson Close, WV6 7LU last sold for £163,000 in July 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Benson Close, WV6 7LU have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Benson Close, WV6 7LU is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

20 Benson Close, WV6 7LU has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WV6 7LU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Benson Close, WV6 7LU use?

The latest EPC at 20 Benson Close, WV6 7LU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

20 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 20 Benson Close, WV6 7LU in?

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

How safe is the area around 20 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

Police records around 20 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 20 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

The closest primary school to 20 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.

How well connected is 20 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

The closest bus stop to 20 Benson Close, WV6 7LU is Offas Drive, 65m away. The nearest rail option is Bilbrook Rail Station, 3.0km away.

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20 Benson Close, Wolverhampton, WV6 7LU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 20 Benson Close

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

20 Benson Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wolverhampton (WV6 7LU). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in December 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Today's modelled estimate of £251,000 sits 54% above the 2018 sale of £163,000. 8 years since the last transfer (July 2018).

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Dec 2014

EPC improved fromD68toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Benson Close, Wolverhampton, WV6 7LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 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.

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

Current estimate

£251,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£163,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 July 2018Most recent
£163,000

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 20 Benson Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,831

Street avg £2,079

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Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Above

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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 Broughton Court, Perton

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£227k

1 Cabot Grove

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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

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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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