17 Birchwood Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 5UL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 990 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £239,159 , which equates to approximately £242 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Oct 2016 for £147,000. Since then, the value has increased by £92,159, representing a 62.7% increase, or approximately 6.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £239,159 is:

  • 5.5% lower than the average property price on Birchwood Road
  • 15.7% lower than the average in the WV4 5UL postcode area
  • and 20.8% lower than the average price for Wolverhampton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 11 July 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
990 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£239,159
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£242
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Birchwood Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 5UL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jul 2024.

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 11 Jun 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 90% 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WV4 5UL

12 th / 12
Price Rank
16% lower than average
7 th / 9
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
8 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WV4 5UL , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 9 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 7th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£239,159
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+63 %
7 Oct 2016
£147,000
Leasehold
+23.5 %
19 Oct 2012
£119,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1079 sq ft
sale price: £148,500
sale date: 25 Nov 2016
rooms: 5
size: 906 sq ft
sale price: £153,500
sale date: 12 Dec 2014
rooms: 4
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 19 Aug 2014
rooms: 5
size: 868 sq ft
sale price: £114,000
sale date: 21 Nov 2003
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2023

Data Sources

The property at 17 Birchwood Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 5UL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Oct 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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