28 Melrose Drive, Wolverhampton, WV6 7XQ is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 258 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £66,281 , which equates to approximately £257 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Jan 2017 for £50,000. Since then, the value has increased by £16,281, representing a 32.6% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £66,281 is:

  • 62.0% lower than the average property price on Melrose Drive
  • 53.8% lower than the average in the WV6 7XQ postcode area
  • and 81.5% 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 18 May 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
258 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£66,281
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£257
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

28 Melrose Drive, Wolverhampton, South Staffordshire, Staffordshire, WV6 7XQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 May 2023.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Apr 2011, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 28.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, standard tariff.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WV6 7XQ

25 th / 28
Price Rank
54% lower than average
19 th / 23
Size Rank
43% smaller than average
14 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WV6 7XQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 25th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 23 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 19th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£66,281
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+33 %
20 Jan 2017
£50,000
Leasehold
+11.1 %
4 Dec 2013
£45,000
Leasehold
-24.4 %
23 May 2005
£59,500
Leasehold
+120.4 %
10 Aug 2001
£27,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £45,000
sale date: 25 Jan 2023
rooms: 1
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £37,500
sale date: 13 Sep 2013
rooms: 1
size: 263 sq ft
sale price: £62,000
sale date: 27 Apr 2007
rooms: 1
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £45,000
sale date: 17 Oct 2003

Data Sources

The property at 28 Melrose Drive, Wolverhampton, WV6 7XQ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Jan 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 May 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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