159 Castlecroft Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 8LU is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,970 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £330,848 , which equates to approximately £168 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Aug 2011 for £178,000. Since then, the value has increased by £152,848, representing a 85.9% increase, or approximately 6.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £330,848 is:

  • 0.3% higher than the average property price on Castlecroft Road
  • 0.3% lower than the average in the WV3 8LU postcode area
  • and 9.6% higher than the average price for Wolverhampton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 28 June 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1970 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£330,848
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£168
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

159 Castlecroft Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 8LU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Jun 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 Jun 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 60.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with external insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 96% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, with external insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 96% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WV3 8LU

11 th / 19
Price Rank
0% same as average
1 st / 13
Size Rank
115% bigger than average
13 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
54% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WV3 8LU , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 13 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£330,848
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+86 %
2 Aug 2011
£178,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1701 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 17 Jul 2020
rooms: 7
size: 1679 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 6 May 2014
rooms: 6
size: 1798 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2010
rooms: 7
size: 1873 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 19 Feb 2010

Data Sources

The property at 159 Castlecroft Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 8LU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 2 Aug 2011. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Jun 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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