38 Benson Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV4 5HB is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,668 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 £379,064 , which equates to approximately £227 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Feb 2021 for £300,000. Since then, the value has increased by £79,064, representing a 26.4% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £379,064 is:

  • 19.5% higher than the average property price on Benson Avenue
  • 25.7% higher than the average in the WV4 5HB postcode area
  • and 25.5% 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 23 July 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1668 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£379,064
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£227
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Benson Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 5HB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Jul 2020.

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 5 May 2016, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 31.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from roof room(s), limited insulation (assumed) to flat, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 65% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Flat, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to WV4 5HB

2 nd / 13
Price Rank
26% higher than average
1 st / 11
Size Rank
46% bigger than average
10 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WV4 5HB , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 11 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 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£379,064
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+26 %
22 Feb 2021
£300,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1518 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2020

Data Sources

The property at 38 Benson Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 5HB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 22 Feb 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Jul 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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