What type of property is 5 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

5 Benson Close, WV6 7LU is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 5 Benson Close, WV6 7LU sell for?

5 Benson Close, WV6 7LU last sold for £121,500 in July 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £55,950 in February 2000, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Benson Close, WV6 7LU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2000 and July 2014, 5 Benson Close, WV6 7LU rose from £55,950 to £121,500, a change of £65,550. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

The current EPC rating for 5 Benson Close, WV6 7LU is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

5 Benson Close, WV6 7LU has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 23% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WV6 7LU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Benson Close, WV6 7LU heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Benson Close, WV6 7LU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

5 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.

Where is 5 Benson Close, WV6 7LU located?

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

What is crime like near 5 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

Police records around 5 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.

Which schools serve 5 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

The closest bus stop to 5 Benson Close, WV6 7LU is Offas Drive, 65m away. The nearest rail option is Bilbrook Rail Station, 3.0km away.

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5 Benson Close, Wolverhampton, WV6 7LU

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5 Benson Close

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

5 Benson Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Wolverhampton (WV6 7LU). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2000–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 sits 68.7% above the 2014 sale of £121,500. Last sold in July 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. At 61 m² it's 21.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (78 m² median across 17 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromD66toC71

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

23%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Benson Close, Wolverhampton, WV6 7LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Benson Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

5 Benson Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£121,500

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

27 July 2014Most recent
£121,500
+117.2%over 14 years
4 February 2000
£55,950

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.

On co₂ emissions, 5 Benson Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,992

Street avg £2,069

On par

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly 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.

£203k

1 Benson Close

WV6 7LU

2 bed

£201k

1 Bader Road

WV6 7UY

2 bed1 bath

£187k

1 Broadwell Lane, Pattingham

WV6 7BP

2 bed

£227k

1 Cabot Grove

WV6 7TQ

2 bed1 bath

£257k

1 Anson Close

WV6 7SE

3 bed1 bath

£275k

1 Adwalton Road

WV6 7SH

3 bed

£288k

1 Canterbury Drive, Perton

WV6 7XB

3 bed1 bath

£302k

1 Bodiam Court

WV6 7UX

3 bed1 bath

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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