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8a Hawthorne Road , Essington

WV11 2DD

WOLVERHAMPTON

Current

B

83

Potential

B

83

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in WOLVERHAMPTON, WV11 2DD. The property offers 146m² (1572 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of B (83/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Estimated annual energy costs are £835, comprising £397 for heating, £350 for hot water, and £88 for lighting. The property produces 0.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2024 for £395,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 8a Hawthorne Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 83/100, this WOLVERHAMPTON property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £835 are approximately £965 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 146m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 0.5 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the WV11 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property83
Average60
+38% better
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vs WOLVERHAMPTON

This property83
Average60
+38% better
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vs WV11

This property83
Average60
+38% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 83/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £83/year more than the WOLVERHAMPTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(83 points)

Potential Rating

B(83 points)

Based on assessment dated 11 Mar 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

8a Hawthorne Road

Essington

WV11 2DD

WOLVERHAMPTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2022

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Floor Area

146.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

83 / 100

Potential: 83

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CO₂ Emissions

0.5 tonnes/year

3 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

35 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

11 Mar 2024

new dwelling

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About WOLVERHAMPTON

WOLVERHAMPTON is situated in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. Properties in WOLVERHAMPTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £355 below the WOLVERHAMPTON average, offering good value. The WV11 postcode district contains over 10700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£395,000

28 October 2024

Type: Detached

+£310,000(+364.7%)

vs previous sale

£85,000

2 February 2022

Type: O

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 364.7% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

£397.0/yr

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Hot Water

£350.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£88.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

Very Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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Lighting

Excelent lighting efficiency

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St John's Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayWV11 2RF

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awayWV11 2PF

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awayWV11 2LT

Last inspected: Nov 2019

⚠️Requires improvement

Coppice Performing Arts School

Secondary
📍1.3 miles awayWV11 2QE

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Oak Meadow Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayWV11 2QQ
?Not yet rated

Beacon Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayWV12 5HA

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Abbey Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayWS3 2RP

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Edward the Elder Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayWV11 3DB

Last inspected: Sept 2019

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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Area Safety

Low Crime56 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

27 incidents (48%)

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Anti-social behaviour

10 incidents (18%)

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Burglary

4 incidents (7%)

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Shoplifting

4 incidents (7%)

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Vehicle crime

4 incidents (7%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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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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