What kind of home is 9 Lower Forster Street, WS1 1XA?

9 Lower Forster Street, WS1 1XA is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 9 Lower Forster Street, WS1 1XA last change hands?

9 Lower Forster Street, WS1 1XA last sold for £120,000 in May 2006, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Lower Forster Street, WS1 1XA?

The current EPC rating for 9 Lower Forster Street, WS1 1XA is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Lower Forster Street, WS1 1XA?

9 Lower Forster Street, WS1 1XA has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Lower Forster Street, WS1 1XA use?

The latest EPC at 9 Lower Forster Street, WS1 1XA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Lower Forster Street, WS1 1XA?

9 Lower Forster Street, WS1 1XA is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 9 Lower Forster Street, WS1 1XA in?

9 Lower Forster Street, WS1 1XA sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS1 postcode district.

Is 9 Lower Forster Street, WS1 1XA in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Lower Forster Street, WS1 1XA 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 9 Lower Forster Street, WS1 1XA?

The closest primary school to 9 Lower Forster Street, WS1 1XA is Butts Primary School (443m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Walsall College (300m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 9 Lower Forster Street, WS1 1XA?

The closest rail stop to 9 Lower Forster Street, WS1 1XA is Walsall Rail Station, 535m away.

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9 Lower Forster Street, Walsall, WS1 1XA

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 9 Lower Forster Street

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

9 Lower Forster Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Walsall (WS1 1XA). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Held since May 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £167,000 is 39.2% above the 2006 sale price.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromE44toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

38%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Lower Forster Street, Walsall, WS1 1XA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Lower Forster Street 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.

9 Lower Forster Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£120,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 May 2006Most recent
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS1 1XA: £115,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in WS1 1XA

On the street

Versus other Lower Forster Street homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 9 Lower Forster Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,290

Street avg £1,274

Above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Walsall Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Walsall College. 37 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 1XA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS1 1XA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.3dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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