42 Thorns Road, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 2JT is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 527 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £151,522 , which equates to approximately £287 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Oct 2012 for £85,000. Since then, the value has increased by £66,522, representing a 78.3% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £151,522 is:

  • 50.1% lower than the average property price on Thorns Road
  • 34.5% lower than the average in the DY5 2JT postcode area
  • and 40.1% lower than the average price for Brierley Hill 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 22 February 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£151,522
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£287
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Thorns Road, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, Dudley, West Midlands, DY5 2JT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Feb 2019.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Dec 2011, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 15%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric instantaneous at point of use, with its energy efficiency changing from good to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DY5 2JT

11 th / 17
Price Rank
34% lower than average
10 th / 10
Size Rank
45% smaller than average
1 st / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DY5 2JT , this flat's estimated value ranks 11th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 10 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£151,522
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+78 %
18 Oct 2012
£85,000
Leasehold
-32.5 %
20 Nov 2006
£126,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £178,000
sale date: 2 Aug 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £121,100
sale date: 25 Aug 2017
rooms: 5
size: 870 sq ft
sale price: £129,500
sale date: 26 Oct 2015
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £118,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2009
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2021

Data Sources

The property at 42 Thorns Road, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 2JT appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Oct 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Feb 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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