42 Laxton Close, Kingswinford, DY6 8RN is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 732 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £199,926 , which equates to approximately £273 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Oct 2022 for £197,000. Since then, the value has increased by £2,926, representing a 1.5% increase, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £199,926 is:

  • 8.2% lower than the average property price on Laxton Close
  • 7.5% lower than the average in the DY6 8RN postcode area
  • and 32.8% lower than the average price for Kingswinford 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 19 May 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in DY6 8RN

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£199,926
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£273
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Laxton Close, Kingswinford, Dudley, West Midlands, DY6 8RN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 May 2017.

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 12 Nov 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 12.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to DY6 8RN

6 th / 11
Price Rank
7% lower than average
3 rd / 9
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
6 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DY6 8RN , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 6th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th 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 3rd out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£199,926
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
7 Oct 2022
£197,000
Leasehold
+35.9 %
20 Jul 2017
£145,000
Leasehold
+17.4 %
10 Aug 2007
£123,500
Leasehold
+124.5 %
19 Oct 2001
£55,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 10 Aug 2023
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £184,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2023
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £168,000
sale date: 15 Apr 2021
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2021

Data Sources

The property at 42 Laxton Close, Kingswinford, DY6 8RN appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Oct 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 May 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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