179 Birches Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 2JW is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,701 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £513,416 , which equates to approximately £302 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 May 2019 for £371,500. Since then, the value has increased by £141,916, representing a 38.2% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £513,416 is:

  • 53.8% higher than the average property price on Birches Road
  • 65.5% higher than the average in the WV8 2JW postcode area
  • and 43.2% higher 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 14 January 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1701 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£513,416
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£302
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

179 Birches Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, South Staffordshire, Staffordshire, WV8 2JW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Jan 2019.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Feb 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 25%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from roof room(s), insulated (assumed) to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
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 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to WV8 2JW

1 st / 17
Price Rank
65% higher than average
1 st / 12
Size Rank
72% bigger than average
7 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WV8 2JW , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 1st out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 12 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£513,416
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+38 %
1 May 2019
£371,500
Leasehold
+23.9 %
8 Mar 2013
£299,950
Leasehold
+20 %
23 Jan 2004
£249,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1464 sq ft
sale price: £274,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2017
rooms: 7
size: 1539 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 23 May 2013
rooms: 5
size: 1505 sq ft
sale price: £248,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2012
rooms: 7
size: 1867 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2009
rooms: 7
size: 1765 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2004

Data Sources

The property at 179 Birches Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 2JW appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 May 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Jan 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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