What type of property is 59 Francis Ward Close, B71 2PY?

59 Francis Ward Close, B71 2PY is an 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 59 Francis Ward Close, B71 2PY?

59 Francis Ward Close, B71 2PY last sold for £125,000 in November 2012, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 59 Francis Ward Close, B71 2PY?

The current EPC rating for 59 Francis Ward Close, B71 2PY is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in March 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 59 Francis Ward Close, B71 2PY?

59 Francis Ward Close, B71 2PY has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (809 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B71 2PY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 59 Francis Ward Close, B71 2PY heated?

The latest EPC at 59 Francis Ward Close, B71 2PY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 59 Francis Ward Close, B71 2PY?

59 Francis Ward Close, B71 2PY 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.

Where is 59 Francis Ward Close, B71 2PY located?

59 Francis Ward Close, B71 2PY sits in West Bromwich. It falls within the B71 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 59 Francis Ward Close, B71 2PY?

Police records around 59 Francis Ward Close, B71 2PY show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 54% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 59 Francis Ward Close, B71 2PY?

The closest primary school to 59 Francis Ward Close, B71 2PY is Moorlands Primary School (713m), one of 32 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wodensborough Ormiston Academy (965m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 59 Francis Ward Close, B71 2PY?

The closest underground stop to 59 Francis Ward Close, B71 2PY is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro), 907m away. The nearest rail option is Bescot Stadium Rail Station, 2.6km away.

59 Francis Ward Close, West Bromwich, B71 2PY

Overview

About 59 Francis Ward Close

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

59 Francis Ward Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in West Bromwich (B71 2PY). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 809 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2012) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £212,000 sits 69.6% above the 2012 sale of £125,000. On the market in November 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private garden

Energy

Energy performance

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

59 Francis Ward Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Mar 2022

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

59 Francis Ward Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£212,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2012)

£125,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

On the street

Versus other Francis Ward Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

59 Francis Ward Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,663

Street avg £2,041

On par

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£226k

1 Hall Green Wharf, Griffiths Road

B71 2BA

3 bed

£235k

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.

Full West Bromwich report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.9 km

Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 51 points of interest in total.

Scenic

Beautiful places to visit nearby

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FAQ

Common questions

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59 Francis Ward Close, West Bromwich, B71 2PY

About 59 Francis Ward Close

What this property has

Inside

Outside

Energy performance

EPC Expired

Sales history & valuation

Sales timeline

Versus other Francis Ward Close homes

Similar properties nearby

1 Hall Green Wharf, Griffiths Road

The neighbourhood at a glance

Everything within walking distance

Beautiful places to visit nearby

Common questions

Thinking of selling?

Building

EPC Rating

Nearby sales in B71 2PY

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1 Griffiths Road

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