Sold STC Semi-detached

8 COCHRANE CLOSE

TIPTON, WEST MIDLANDS DY4 7DJ

3 beds 1 baths 86 m² Listed 6 Jan 2021 (-2021d)

£180,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (DY4 7DJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 8 COCHRANE CLOSE, TIPTON, WEST MIDLANDS DY4 7DJ |
| Price | £180,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £185,000 Jun 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 06/05/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £751/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,525

### Recommendations
- E (£25)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0438-9013-7275-2334-1934)

## Description

The property briefly comprises porch, entrance hallway leads to your downstairs WC, kitchen, and stairs to the first floor. Kitchen with a range of wall and base units to match, splashback tiling, 8 hob Range Gas Cooker with electric hood, lounge with gas fireplace and double doors leading to a large conservatory and patio doors leading to a low maintenance garden.

Stairs leading to the first-floor landing which leads off to, three bedrooms and a bathroom/shower room. The property also benefits gas central heating and double glazing, low maintenance front and rear garden with garage and off-road parking.

## Property Photos

- ![Front view](/listings/photos/88128547/1341793) - Front view
- ![Entrance Hallway](/listings/photos/88128547/1341794) - Entrance Hallway
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/88128547/1341795) - Kitchen
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/88128547/1341796) - Lounge
- ![Fireplace](/listings/photos/88128547/1341797) - Fireplace
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/88128547/1341798) - Lounge
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/88128547/1341799) - Conservatory
- ![Conversatory](/listings/photos/88128547/1341800) - Conversatory
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/88128547/1341801) - Bedroom 1
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/88128547/1341802) - Bedroom 1
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/88128547/1341803) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/88128547/1341804) - Bedroom 3
- ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/88128547/1341805) - Bedroom 3
- ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/88128547/1341806) - Shower Room
- ![Road Name](/listings/photos/88128547/1341807) - Road Name

## Floorplans

- ![Ground Floor](/listings/photos/88128547/1341808) - Ground Floor
- ![First Floor](/listings/photos/88128547/1341809) - First Floor

## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy Perform...](/listings/photos/88128547/1341810) - Energy Perform...

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #1236513
- **Address:** 8 Cochrane Close, Tipton, DY4 7DJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/11/2003
- **Work Completed:** 28/10/2003
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #1018978
- **Address:** 8 Cochrane Close, Tipton, DY4 7DJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 03/10/2003
- **Work Completed:** 18/08/2003
- **Items:** 6 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 COCHRANE CLOSE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7DJ | £185,000 | 11/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 CLOVER PIECE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7LB | £185,000 | 17/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 31 TIERNEY DRIVE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7DN | £168,000 | 15/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 113 HORSELEY ROAD, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7NG | £195,000 | 26/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 47 BRAMAH WAY, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7BD | £181,000 | 16/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 1 UNDERHILL ROAD, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7DH | £215,000 | 30/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 38 JONAH DRIVE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7AP | £124,000 | 06/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 3 CLARKES GROVE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7NE | £250,000 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 55 JONAH DRIVE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7AP | £243,000 | 28/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 43 SPRING MEADOW, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7BA | £160,000 | 22/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 58 ST HELENS AVENUE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7LR | £223,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 60 ST HELENS AVENUE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7LR | £312,500 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 SPRING MEADOW, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7BA | £260,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 MONARCH DRIVE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7LL | £237,000 | 15/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 CLARKES GROVE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7NE | £215,000 | 13/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 CINQUEFOIL LEASOW, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7LS | £220,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 DAISY MEADOW, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7BG | £229,000 | 09/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 TIERNEY DRIVE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7DN | £180,000 | 04/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 GORDON DRIVE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7LZ | £302,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 CLOVER PIECE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7LB | £165,000 | 15/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 HOPE ROAD, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7DF | £212,000 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £213,825 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £214,195 (37 Semi-detached, DY4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -16%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Sandwell). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £846/mo
- **Realistic:** £940/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,034/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Black Country (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £748/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.52% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £117,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £94,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,093/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 36.4%
- **10y growth:** 66.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Sandwell; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 35.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 84.9%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 2
- **Risk:** In flood risk area
- **Source:** Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

86 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£185,000 Jun 2021

Price per m²

£2,093/m²

Local average

£214,195 (-16%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (19,195 of 33,755)

Street crime

256 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

A WELL PRESENTED MODERN SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE
THREE BEDROOMS
FITTED KITCHEN / LOUNGE / CONSERVATORY
UPSTAIRS BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM
CENTRAL HEATING & DOUBLE GLAZING
OFF-ROAD PARKING WITH GARAGE
FRONT & REAR GARDEN
SOUGHT AFTER AREA
CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION
VIEWINGS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Soul Estates offer this well presented three bedrooms modern style semi-detached house with a garage situated in a cul-de-sac location on the popular area of great Bridge Tipton with no upwards chain. This property is located a short walk from Great Bridge and must be viewed to be appreciated. Located within walking distance to local shops, amenities, excellent public transport links, and easy access to M5/M6 motorway networks.

The property briefly comprises porch, entrance hallway leads to your downstairs WC, kitchen, and stairs to the first floor. Kitchen with a range of wall and base units to match, splashback tiling, 8 hob Range Gas Cooker with electric hood, lounge with gas fireplace and double doors leading to a large conservatory and patio doors leading to a low maintenance garden.

Stairs leading to the first-floor landing which leads off to, three bedrooms and a bathroom/shower room. The property also benefits gas central heating and double glazing, low maintenance front and rear garden with garage and off-road parking.

Listed by

Tipton

Soul Estates

Reference: 88128547

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 06/05/2024. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 07/05/2014

Expiry date: 06/05/2024 (expired)

Current heating cost: £751/year

Potential heating cost: £754/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,525

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Floorplans

Ground Floor

First Floor

EPC Graphs

Energy Perform...

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #1236513

Property Details

Street: 8 Cochrane Close

Town: Tipton

Postcode: DY4 7DJ

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 17/11/2003

Work Completed: 28/10/2003

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #1018978

Property Details

Street: 8 Cochrane Close

Town: Tipton

Postcode: DY4 7DJ

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows

Certificate Issued: 03/10/2003

Work Completed: 18/08/2003

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

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	11/06/2021 (5 years ago)	£185,000	—

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
4 CLOVER PIECE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7LB	£185,000	17/02/2025	Semi-detached
31 TIERNEY DRIVE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7DN	£168,000	15/09/2023	Semi-detached
113 HORSELEY ROAD, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7NG	£195,000	26/07/2023	Semi-detached
47 BRAMAH WAY, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7BD	£181,000	16/06/2023	Semi-detached
1 UNDERHILL ROAD, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7DH	£215,000	30/05/2023	Semi-detached
38 JONAH DRIVE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7AP	£124,000	06/04/2023	Semi-detached
3 CLARKES GROVE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7NE	£250,000	31/03/2023	Semi-detached
55 JONAH DRIVE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7AP	£243,000	28/02/2023	Semi-detached
43 SPRING MEADOW, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7BA	£160,000	22/12/2022	Semi-detached
58 ST HELENS AVENUE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7LR	£223,000	21/12/2022	Semi-detached
60 ST HELENS AVENUE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7LR	£312,500	21/12/2022	Semi-detached
6 SPRING MEADOW, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7BA	£260,000	19/12/2022	Semi-detached
9 MONARCH DRIVE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7LL	£237,000	15/12/2022	Semi-detached
21 CLARKES GROVE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7NE	£215,000	13/12/2022	Semi-detached
6 CINQUEFOIL LEASOW, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7LS	£220,000	25/11/2022	Semi-detached
6 DAISY MEADOW, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7BG	£229,000	09/11/2022	Semi-detached
10 TIERNEY DRIVE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7DN	£180,000	04/10/2022	Semi-detached
2 GORDON DRIVE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7LZ	£302,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
6 CLOVER PIECE, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7LB	£165,000	15/08/2022	Semi-detached
1 HOPE ROAD, TIPTON, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY4 7DF	£212,000	08/07/2022	Semi-detached

Area average: £213,825 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 36.4%

10y growth 66.7%

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

1y (index) 5.5%

5y (index) 35.9%

10y (index) 84.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £846/mo

Realistic £940/mo

Optimistic £1,034/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Sandwell.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Black Country: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View DY4 7DJ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	New Rd / Eagle Lane	0.1 miles
Shop	Great Bridge DIY	0.2 miles
Shop	Motability Scheme at Brindley Kia	0.2 miles
Train station	Dudley Port	0.6 miles
Train station	Tipton	1.1 miles
Hospital	Bilston Street Surgery	3.5 miles
University	University of Wolverhampton Wulfruna Campus	5.3 miles
University	University of Wolverhampton	5.4 miles
Hospital	krishna pemmaraju	7.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	107
Vehicle crime	27
Shoplifting	25
Criminal damage and arson	18
Drugs	15
Other theft	15
Anti-social behaviour	11
Public order	11
Other crime	8
Possession of weapons	7
Burglary	6
Robbery	5
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	256

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
Great Bridge Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 27 Feb 2014
Albright Education Centre	Other	0.4 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Q3 Academy Tipton	Secondary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 26 Jan 2023
Joseph Turner Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 16 May 2024
St Martin's CofE Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 20 Nov 2022

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.52%

Max investor price (0.8%) £117,500

Target investor price (1%) £94,000

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).