What kind of home is 3 Francis Street, B70 6NL?

3 Francis Street, B70 6NL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 3 Francis Street, B70 6NL last change hands?

3 Francis Street, B70 6NL last sold for £137,500 in January 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £45,950 in October 1998, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Francis Street, B70 6NL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1998 and January 2015, 3 Francis Street, B70 6NL rose from £45,950 to £137,500, a change of £91,550. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Francis Street, B70 6NL?

The current EPC rating for 3 Francis Street, B70 6NL is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in March 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Francis Street, B70 6NL?

3 Francis Street, B70 6NL has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Francis Street, B70 6NL use?

The latest EPC at 3 Francis Street, B70 6NL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Francis Street, B70 6NL?

3 Francis Street, B70 6NL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 3 Francis Street, B70 6NL in?

3 Francis Street, B70 6NL sits in West Bromwich. It falls within the B70 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Francis Street, B70 6NL?

Police records around 3 Francis Street, B70 6NL show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 57% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Francis Street, B70 6NL?

The closest primary school to 3 Francis Street, B70 6NL is Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (240m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandwell College (493m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Francis Street, B70 6NL?

The closest underground stop to 3 Francis Street, B70 6NL is Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro), 268m away. The nearest rail option is Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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3 Francis Street, West Bromwich, B70 6NL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Francis Street

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

3 Francis Street is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in West Bromwich (B70 6NL). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1998–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £236,000 sits 71.6% above the 2015 sale of £137,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£150/sq ft) was about 29% below the postcode norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs). 11 years since the last transfer (January 2015).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Mar 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2016

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2016from Jul 2014

Low Energy Lighting

54%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Francis Street, West Bromwich, B70 6NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Francis Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

12applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£236,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£137,500

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

23 January 2015Most recent
£137,500
+199.2%over 16 years
29 October 1998
£45,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in B70 6NL: £221,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in B70 6NL

On the street

Versus other Francis Street homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 3 Francis Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,618

Street avg £2,349

Strongly below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the West Bromwich district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.2 km

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School. 37 schools nearby.

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