What kind of home is Athenaeum Buildings, Flat 5, 5 Bridge Street, WS1 1DP?

Athenaeum Buildings, Flat 5, 5 Bridge Street, WS1 1DP is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for Athenaeum Buildings, Flat 5, 5 Bridge Street, WS1 1DP?

The current EPC rating for Athenaeum Buildings, Flat 5, 5 Bridge Street, WS1 1DP is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Athenaeum Buildings, Flat 5, 5 Bridge Street, WS1 1DP?

Athenaeum Buildings, Flat 5, 5 Bridge Street, WS1 1DP has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WS1 1DP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Athenaeum Buildings, Flat 5, 5 Bridge Street, WS1 1DP use?

The latest EPC at Athenaeum Buildings, Flat 5, 5 Bridge Street, WS1 1DP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Athenaeum Buildings, Flat 5, 5 Bridge Street, WS1 1DP?

Athenaeum Buildings, Flat 5, 5 Bridge Street, WS1 1DP 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 Athenaeum Buildings, Flat 5, 5 Bridge Street, WS1 1DP in?

Athenaeum Buildings, Flat 5, 5 Bridge Street, WS1 1DP sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS1 postcode district.

What is crime like near Athenaeum Buildings, Flat 5, 5 Bridge Street, WS1 1DP?

Police records around Athenaeum Buildings, Flat 5, 5 Bridge Street, WS1 1DP show an average of 12 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 51% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (1511% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Athenaeum Buildings, Flat 5, 5 Bridge Street, WS1 1DP?

The closest primary school to Athenaeum Buildings, Flat 5, 5 Bridge Street, WS1 1DP is Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School (617m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Walsall Studio School (267m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Athenaeum Buildings, Flat 5, 5 Bridge Street, WS1 1DP?

The closest rail stop to Athenaeum Buildings, Flat 5, 5 Bridge Street, WS1 1DP is Walsall Rail Station, 269m away.

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Athenaeum Buildings, Flat 5, 5 Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1DP

Property type

Detached

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Athenaeum Buildings

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

Athenaeum Buildings is a detached house in Walsall (WS1 1DP). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 54 m² this is the 6th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in Athenaeum Buildings, where floor areas span 35–65 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 9 units on file.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Sept 2009

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

SecondaryPartial Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2023from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromC78toD67

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) wallsLow flood risk

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Athenaeum Buildings, Flat 5, 5 Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Athenaeum Buildings has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Athenaeum Buildings has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£132,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS1 1DP: £62,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in WS1 1DP

On the street

Versus other Bridge Street homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Athenaeum Buildings is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 61 (D)

Above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Walsall Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Walsall Studio School. 36 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WS1 1DP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS1 1DP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

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