171 Lea Road, Penn Fields, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LQ is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,765 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 £220,000 , which equates to approximately £125 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Apr 1996 for £40,000. Since then, the value has increased by £180,000, representing a 450.0% increase, or approximately 15.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £220,000 is:

  • 12.1% higher than the average property price on Lea Road
  • 11.8% higher than the average in the WV3 0LQ postcode area
  • and 27.1% 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 20 November 2013, 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
1765 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£220,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£125
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

171 Lea Road, Penn Fields, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 0LQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Nov 2013.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. A gas multipoint water heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Nov 2013, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 30%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The hot water system was changed from gas boiler/circulator, no cylinder thermostat to gas multipoint, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Gas multipoint
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 76% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WV3 0LQ

22 nd / 44
Price Rank
12% higher than average
11 th / 31
Size Rank
72% bigger than average
28 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
35% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WV3 0LQ , this house's estimated value ranks 22th out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 28th out of 31 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 11th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£220,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+450 %
15 Apr 1996
£40,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1658 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1636 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 9 Mar 2007
rooms: 6
size: 1701 sq ft
sale price: £55,000
sale date: 24 Jul 2001
rooms: 7
size: 1787 sq ft
sale price: £69,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2000
rooms: 7
size: 1830 sq ft
sale price: £216,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2021

Data Sources

The property at 171 Lea Road, Penn Fields, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 0LQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 15 Apr 1996. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Nov 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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