197 Lea Road, Penn Fields, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LG is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,862 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 £216,970 , which equates to approximately £117 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Apr 2000 for £49,000. Since then, the value has increased by £167,970, representing a 342.8% increase, or approximately 13.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £216,970 is:

  • 10.6% higher than the average property price on Lea Road
  • 19.2% higher than the average in the WV3 0LG postcode area
  • and 28.2% 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 30 October 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1862 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£216,970
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£117
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

197 Lea Road, Penn Fields, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 0LG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Oct 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 18 May 2010, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 57.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WV3 0LG

2 nd / 10
Price Rank
19% higher than average
1 st / 9
Size Rank
103% bigger than average
8 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
41% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WV3 0LG , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 10. 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 1st out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£216,970
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+343 %
28 Apr 2000
£49,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1830 sq ft
sale price: £216,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1658 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2017
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: 6
size: 1765 sq ft
sale price: £40,000
sale date: 15 Apr 1996

Data Sources

The property at 197 Lea Road, Penn Fields, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 0LG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Apr 2000. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Oct 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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