What kind of home is 6 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

6 Benson Close, WV6 7LU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 6 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

6 Benson Close, WV6 7LU last sold for £135,000 in March 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

The current EPC rating for 6 Benson Close, WV6 7LU is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

6 Benson Close, WV6 7LU has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Benson Close, WV6 7LU use?

The latest EPC at 6 Benson Close, WV6 7LU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

6 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 6 Benson Close, WV6 7LU in?

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

What is crime like near 6 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

Police records around 6 Benson Close, WV6 7LU show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 62% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 6 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

The closest primary school to 6 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 is the nearest station to 6 Benson Close, WV6 7LU?

The closest bus stop to 6 Benson Close, WV6 7LU is Offas Drive, 65m away. The nearest rail option is Bilbrook Rail Station, 3.0km away.

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6 Benson Close, Wolverhampton, WV6 7LU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 6 Benson Close

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

6 Benson Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wolverhampton (WV6 7LU). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Held since March 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £242,000 sits 79.3% above the 2005 sale of £135,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).

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

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromD65toC72

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Benson Close, Wolverhampton, WV6 7LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

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

Current estimate

£242,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£135,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 March 2005Most recent
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WV6 7LU: £163,000 (2023–2018).

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.

Years Held for 6 Benson Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,709

Street avg £1,900

Below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 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 Canterbury Drive, Perton

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1 Bodiam Court

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1 Broughton Court, Perton

WV6 7RL

3 bed

£340k

1 Beechcroft, Pattingham

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3 bed

£230k

1 Cabot Grove

WV6 7TQ

2 bed1 bath

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

5/mo

Steady 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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