Sold STC Semi-detached

5 CHILWORTH AVENUE

WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS WV11 2QZ

3 beds 743 sq ft Listed 27 Oct 2009 (-6083d)

£129,995

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Property details

Floor area

69 m²

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£142,500 Nov 2013

Price per m²

£1,884/m²

Local average

£227,740 (-42.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,798 of 33,755)

Street crime

154 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Canal side semi detached property in a popular cul-de-sac location
  • Three bedrooms
  • Conservatory/sun room
  • Gated canal side patio area
  • Detached garage

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
A CANAL SIDE SEMI DETACHED PROPERTY SITUATED IN A POPULAR CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION comprising open plan lounge/diner, kitchen, conservatory/sun room, three bedrooms, bathroom, ample off road parking leading to detached garage, good size rear garden, GATED ACCESS LEADING TO CANAL SIDE PATIO AREA.


DESCRIPTION
A CANAL SIDE SEMI DETACHED PROPERTY SITUATED IN A POPULAR CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION comprising open plan lounge/diner, kitchen, conservatory/sun room, three bedrooms, bathroom, ample off road parking leading to detached garage, good size rear garden, GATED ACCESS LEADING TO CANAL SIDE PATIO AREA.

Entrance Hall 
Double glazed door to front, central heating radiator, door leading to lounge, double glazed window to side.

Open Plan Lounge/diner 24' 6" max x 15' 5" max ( 7.47m max x 4.70m max )
Double glazed bay window to front, double glazed patio doors to conservatory, open plan stairs to first floor landing, doors to various rooms, two central heating radiators, gas fire with fitted surround.

Kitchen 8' 9" max x 7' 1" max ( 2.67m max x 2.16m max )
Double glazed window to side, double glazed window to rear, single drainer sink unit, fitted wall and base units, plumbing for washing machine, door leading to lounge/diner.

Conservatory/sun Room 
Double glazed french doors to rear, double glazed patio doors to lounge, double glazed windows to rear, central heating radiator.

First Floor Landing 
Loft access, airing cupboard, coved ceiling, doors to various rooms, double glazed window to side.

Bedroom One 12' 9" max x 9' 1" max ( 3.89m max x 2.77m max )
Double glazed window to front, built-in wardrobe, door to landing, central heating radiator.

Bedroom Two 11' 6" max x 7' max ( 3.51m max x 2.13m max )
Double glazed window to rear with canal views, built-in cupboard, door to landing, central heating radiator.

Bedroom Three 6' 10" into wardrobe x 6' 1" max ( 2.08m into wardrobe x 1.85m max )
Double glazed window to front, central heating radiator, door to landing.

Bathroom 
Fitted suite comprising of a panelled bath with fitted shower, pedestal wash basin, low flush toilet, double glazed window to rear, double glazed window to side, door to landing, heated towel rail, wall heater.

Outside Front 
Having ample off road parking to front, lawned area, plants, shrubs, gate leading to rear access.

Outside Rear 
Having a good size rear garden with a paved patio area, steps leading to a lawned area, panelled fences, security light, gate leading to side access, outside water tap, gate leading to canal side patio area.

Detached Garage 
Situated to the rear of the property, up and over door.

Dated: 
14.10.09 LC



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Wolverhampton

Connells

Reference: 27623810

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 11/09/2012

Expiry date: 10/09/2022 (expired)

Current heating cost: £419/year

Potential heating cost: £379/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,400

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
  • Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£80 - £120)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)
  • Wind turbine (£1,500 - £4,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

14% since 2010

Event Date Price % change
Sold 22/11/2013 (12 years ago) £142,500 +14%
Sold 01/10/2010 (15 years ago) £125,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
23 LINTHOUSE LANE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV11 3ED £185,000 28/11/2025 Semi-detached
4 WYMERING AVENUE, WEDNESFIELD, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV11 2PH £220,000 24/11/2023 Semi-detached
9 SOBERTON CLOSE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV11 2QX £230,000 28/10/2022 Semi-detached
8 SOBERTON CLOSE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV11 2QX £225,000 20/05/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 14 CHILWORTH AVENUE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV11 2QZ £230,000 04/05/2022 Detached
25 GRIFFITHS DRIVE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV11 2JL £120,000 25/08/2021 Semi-detached
98 PEACOCK AVENUE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV11 2QL £152,000 30/07/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £230,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £188,667 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 28.6%
10y growth 73.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Wolverhampton. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.9%
5y (index) 31.3%
10y (index) 75.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Wolverhampton. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £838/mo
Realistic £931/mo
Optimistic £1,024/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wolverhampton.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Griffiths Dr / Linthouse Lane 0.1 miles
Shop Linthouse Wines 0.1 miles
Shop Farmfoods 0.2 miles
Hospital The Gem Centre 1.2 miles
Hospital Ivydene 1.3 miles
Train station Willenhall 2.0 miles
Train station Bloxwich North 2.2 miles
University University of Wolverhampton Science Park 2.8 miles
University University of Wolverhampton 3.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 76
Shoplifting 19
Criminal damage and arson 14
Anti-social behaviour 12
Other theft 8
Public order 8
Vehicle crime 8
Burglary 4
Bicycle theft 2
Drugs 1
Other crime 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 154

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Ashmore Park Nursery School Nursery 0.3 miles Outstanding — 9 Mar 2015
Oak Meadow Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 1 May 2012
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 30 Nov 2023
Edward the Elder Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 26 Apr 2012
Coppice Performing Arts School Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 1 Dec 2022

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
3 Bed Detached House, Soberton Close, WV11 £1,250/mo 3 0.07 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Heather Close, WV11 £1,275/mo 3 0.7 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Wolverhampton, WV11 £100/mo 3 0.71 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Bernard Hall Avenue, WV11 £1,250/mo 3 0.76 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £969/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.96%
Max investor price (0.8%) £156,250
Target investor price (1%) £125,000
Gross yield 11.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 8.7×
Monthly cashflow £588/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 18.7%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).