72 THE STRAITS
DUDLEY, LOWER GORNAL, WEST MIDLANDS DY3 3BH
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
110 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£290,000 Apr 2025
Price per m²
£2,591/m²
Local average
£239,793 (+18.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (29,546 of 33,755)
Street crime
56 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- SEMI DETACHED HOME
- THREE BEDROOMS
- MODERN FITTED KITCHEN
- GARAGE CONVERSION
- CONSERVATORY
- GENEROUS DRIVEWAY
- LANDSCAPED REAR GARDEN
- POPULAR STRAITS DEVELOPMENT
- IDEAL FOR FAMILIES
- NO UPWARD CHAIN
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Briefly comprising of an entrance hall, through lounge diner, modern fitted kitchen, second reception/ office in the garage conversion and conservatory at the rear. Upstairs are three bedrooms and the stylish house bathroom.
Generous off road parking is located to the fore whilst a wonderfully landscaped rear gardens provides the ideal retreat to relax.
Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the living accommodation on offer at this property. To arrange a viewing please call the office where a member of our sales team will be happy to help!
Lounge - 3.83 x 7.41 (12'6" x 24'3") -
Playroom/Office - 2.8 x 5.05 (9'2" x 16'6") -
Kitchen Dining Room - 6.09 x 2.79 (19'11" x 9'1") -
Conservatory - 3.21 x 2.85 (10'6" x 9'4") -
Bedroom One - 3.49 x 3.64 (11'5" x 11'11") -
Bedroom Two - 3.36 x 3.63 (11'0" x 11'10") -
Bedroom Three - 2.32 x 2.4 (7'7" x 7'10") -
Bathroom - 2.43 x 2.38 (7'11" x 7'9") -
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Listed by
Sedgley
Hunters Property Group Ltd
Reference: 131573687
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 27/02/2023
Expiry date: 26/02/2033
Current heating cost: £1,976/year
Potential heating cost: £1,451/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,740
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£15)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 2
Risk: In flood risk area
Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)
Floorplans
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EPC Graphs
EE Rating
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #17088818 Recent
Property Details
Street: 72 The Straits
Town: DUDLEY
Postcode: DY3 3BH
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 14/12/2025
Work Completed: 25/11/2025
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
81% since 2008
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 23/04/2025 (1 year ago) | £290,000 | +81.3% |
| Sold | 17/11/2008 (17 years ago) | £160,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 SHAKESPEARE ROAD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3BJ | £277,000 | 18/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 9 SHAKESPEARE ROAD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3BJ | £290,000 | 03/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 26 CHAUCER AVENUE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3BD | £265,000 | 11/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 109 LONGFELLOW ROAD, LOWER GORNAL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3EF | £220,000 | 22/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 7 IRVING CLOSE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3BX | £295,000 | 08/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 8 SPENCER CLOSE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3BL | £290,000 | 24/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 19 THE STRAITS, LOWER GORNAL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3AA | £207,000 | 22/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 138 LONGFELLOW ROAD, LOWER GORNAL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3EH | £225,000 | 25/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 5 CHAUCER AVENUE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3BD | £268,750 | 22/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 TENNYSON ROAD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3BS | £299,000 | 30/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 8 ST ANDREWS CLOSE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3AD | £205,000 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 COLERIDGE RISE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3BG | £240,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 58 TENNYSON ROAD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3BP | £261,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 CHAUCER AVENUE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3BD | £247,000 | 27/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 50 WALLOWS WOOD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3AF | £280,000 | 03/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 65 WALLOWS WOOD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3AE | £249,999 | 03/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 100 THE STRAITS, LOWER GORNAL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3BH | £235,000 | 22/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 4 COTWALL END ROAD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3EN | £219,975 | 21/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 21 COLERIDGE RISE, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3BQ | £220,000 | 20/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 33 WALLOWS WOOD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3AF | £238,000 | 15/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 77 WALLOWS WOOD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3AE | £240,000 | 03/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 46 THE STRAITS, LOWER GORNAL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3BH | £232,000 | 28/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 38 THE STRAITS, LOWER GORNAL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3BH | £261,500 | 03/09/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £242,833 (3 sales)
Area average: £251,886 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Dudley. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Dudley. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dudley.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Black Country: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | The Straits / Coleridge Rise | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | The Straits / Masefield Rd | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | Sainsbury's Local | 0.7 miles |
| Hospital | Bilston Street Surgery | 1.7 miles |
| Train station | Coseley | 2.9 miles |
| Train station | Tipton | 3.4 miles |
| University | University of Wolverhampton Wulfruna Campus | 4.5 miles |
| University | University of Wolverhampton | 4.6 miles |
| Hospital | krishna pemmaraju | 5.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 56 |
Within 1 mile during May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straits Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 18 Oct 2013 |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Good — 15 Jun 2023 |
| Red Hall Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 4 Oct 2023 |
| The King Alfred School | Other | 0.9 miles | Good — 20 Oct 2022 |
| Roberts Primary School | Primary | 1.1 miles | Requires improvement — 13 Jun 2023 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).