# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WV3 8LR)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 30 THE AVENUE, WOLVERHAMPTON, CASTLECROFT, WEST MIDLANDS WV3 8LR |
| Price | £270,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £260,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 20/08/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,005/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £26,800

### Recommendations
- A (£900 - £1,200)
- Q (£7,500 - £11,000)
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0330-2839-2580-2925-0301)

## Description

Step into your dream home with this exceptional extended family residence, showcasing a perfect blend of timeless elegance and modern convenience. Set on a generous corner plot and offered with no onward chain, this property is a true gem waiting to be discovered.

Upon entering, you are greeted by a welcoming entrance porch that leads to a bright and spacious hallway adorned with a stunning stained glass front door and a convenient under-stair storage cupboard. To your right, the living room exudes warmth and charm with a bay window offering views of the front garden and a feature fireplace, creating a cosy ambience for relaxing evenings.

The property flows seamlessly into an extended dining room, ideal for hosting intimate dinner parties or casual family meals. The sleek and stylish kitchen is a chef's delight, boasting cherry wood cupboards, a centre island/breakfast bar, and an integrated dishwasher for effortless meal preparation. A dedicated office space houses the central heating boiler, while the utility room provides practicality with maple-effect cupboards, washing machine plumbing, a toilet, and a wash-hand basin.

Ascend the stairs to the first floor, where a light-filled landing provides access to a boarded and illuminated loft via a wire fixed ladder. The sleeping quarters consist of a serene main bedroom overlooking the front, a spacious second double bedroom at the rear, and a sizable third single bedroom, all offering comfort and tranquillity. The modern bathroom is a haven of relaxation, featuring a three-piece suite with a shower over the bath, a sleek vanity unit, and a heated chrome towel rail.

Outside, the property boasts **parking **space for two cars at the front, while the rear **garden **beckons you to unwind in style with its low-maintenance paved seating area, ambient external lighting, and a convenient cold water tap. The private side **garden **is a hidden oasis, offering a decked seating area, a lawn, and gated access for added security and convenience.

Conveniently situated near local shops, schools, public transport links, and major road networks, this home provides easy access to Wolverhampton city centre, just 3 miles away, while Birmingham Airport is a mere 50-minute drive, making travel a breeze.

Don't miss out on the chance to make this exquisite family home yours. Schedule a viewing today and embark on a new chapter of luxury living in this exceptional property.

EPC band: D

Council Tax band: C

**Disclaimer**

Whilst we make enquiries with the Seller to ensure the information provided is accurate, Yopa makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the statements contained in the particulars which should not be relied upon as representations of fact. All representations contained in the particulars are based on details supplied by the Seller. Your Conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.

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## Property Photos

- ![Front View](/listings/photos/166399814/1135578) - Front View
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/166399814/1135579) - Bathroom
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/166399814/1135580) - Dining Room
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/166399814/1135581) - Living Room
- ![Office/Utility](/listings/photos/166399814/1135582) - Office/Utility
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/166399814/1135583) - Kitchen
- ![Hall](/listings/photos/166399814/1135584) - Hall
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/166399814/1135585) - Kitchen
- ![Utility](/listings/photos/166399814/1135586) - Utility
- ![Landing](/listings/photos/166399814/1135587) - Landing
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/166399814/1135588) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/166399814/1135589) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/166399814/1135590) - Bedroom Three
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/166399814/1135591) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear View](/listings/photos/166399814/1135592) - Rear View
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/166399814/1135593) - Rear Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/166399814/1135594) - Floor Plan

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 30 THE AVENUE, CASTLECROFT, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8LR | £260,000 | 13/03/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 30 THE AVENUE, CASTLECROFT, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8LR | £117,000 | 04/07/2003 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 60 THE AVENUE, CASTLECROFT, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8LR | £240,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 23 PIPER ROAD, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8DY | £255,000 | 21/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 26 THE AVENUE, CASTLECROFT, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8LR | £190,000 | 24/11/2023 | Detached |
| 69 BHYLLS LANE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8DZ | £220,000 | 22/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 52 BHYLLS CRESCENT, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8DX | £180,000 | 09/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 4 THE AVENUE, CASTLECROFT, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8LR | £265,000 | 25/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 180 WESTACRE CRESCENT, FINCHFIELD, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 9AZ | £218,000 | 21/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 49 BHYLLS LANE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8DJ | £300,000 | 22/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 115 CASTLECROFT ROAD, CASTLECROFT, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8BY | £317,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 125 CASTLECROFT ROAD, CASTLECROFT, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8BY | £340,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 BHYLLS CRESCENT, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8DX | £100,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 44 BHYLLS CRESCENT, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8DX | £282,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1C GLENDALE CLOSE, FINCHFIELD, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8EN | £207,500 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 22 THE AVENUE, CASTLECROFT, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8LR | £253,000 | 11/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 62 THE AVENUE, CASTLECROFT, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8LR | £255,000 | 01/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 NORTHFIELD GROVE, MERRY HILL, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8DW | £255,100 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 ORCHARD CRESCENT, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8DS | £183,000 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 ORCHARD CRESCENT, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8DS | £228,000 | 21/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 WESTFIELD GROVE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8EX | £330,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 SOUTHFIELD GROVE, MERRY HILL, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8DP | £217,000 | 03/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 42 BHYLLS LANE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8DR | £250,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 84 CASTLECROFT ROAD, CASTLECROFT, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8DA | £197,000 | 21/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 39 BHYLLS LANE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8DJ | £315,000 | 08/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 75 YORK ROAD, CASTLECROFT, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8LT | £170,000 | 10/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 75 YORK ROAD, CASTLECROFT, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV3 8LT | £170,000 | 10/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £240,600 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £236,730 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £240,917 (27 Semi-detached, WV3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +12.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £841/mo
- **Realistic:** £934/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,027/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

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

## 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, Hensel Drive, WV3 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Warstones Gardens, WV4 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Skidmore Avenue, WV3 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 1.23 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,083/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £137,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £110,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,100/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 20.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-98/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.5%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,103/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 3.6%
- **10y growth:** 29.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 5.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 32.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 76.3%

## 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)