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12 WORCESTER GROVE, PERTON

WV6 7XE

PERTON

Current

D

58

Potential

C

78

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached flat is located in PERTON, WV6 7XE. The property offers 40m² (431 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. With an EPC rating of D (58/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (78/100). Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £719, comprising £354 for heating, £293 for hot water, and £72 for lighting. The property produces 2.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2024 for £120,000, with 3 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 12 WORCESTER GROVE Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 58/100, this PERTON property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £719 are approximately £1081 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 40m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 2.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the WV6 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property58
Average60
-3% below
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vs PERTON

This property58
Average74
-22% below
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vs WV6

This property58
Average57
+2% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 58/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £282/year more than the PERTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Potential
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(58 points)

Potential Rating

C(78 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 12 Oct 2020

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Property Information

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Full Address

12 WORCESTER GROVE

PERTON

WV6 7XE

PERTON

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

40.0

2.0 total rooms

1.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

58 / 100

Potential: 78

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CO₂ Emissions

2.3 tonnes/year

57 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

330 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

12 Oct 2020

marketed sale

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About PERTON

PERTON is situated in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. Properties in PERTON have an average EPC rating of C (score 74/100). There is potential to improve this property's energy efficiency to match local standards. The WV6 postcode district contains over 14000 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£120,000

11 October 2024

Type: O

+£10,000(+9.1%)

vs previous sale

£110,000

24 September 2021

Type: Flat

+£55,000(+100.0%)

vs previous sale

£55,000

4 December 2020

Type: Flat

Market Insights: This property has sold 3 times since 2015. Value has increased by 118.2% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, mains gas

£354.0/yr

Save £160/yr

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Hot Water

£293.0/yr

Save £199/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

£72.0/yr

Save £35/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor
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Floor

(another dwelling below)

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Heating System

Room heaters, mains gas

Average

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

No low energy lighting

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Perton First School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayWV6 7LX

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Perton Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayWV6 7PS
?Not yet rated

Woodthorne Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayWV6 8XL

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayWV6 8EL

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

St Regis Church of England Academy

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayWV6 8XG
?Not yet rated

Smestow Academy

Secondary
📍1.3 miles awayWV3 8HU
?Not yet rated

Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayWV6 8LG

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Castlecroft Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayWV3 8HS

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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