What kind of home is 14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE?

14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE is a 4-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE last change hands?

14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE last sold for £185,000 in March 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £57,000 in June 1995, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 1995 and March 2017, 14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE rose from £57,000 to £185,000, a change of £128,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE?

The current EPC rating for 14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE?

14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE has a recorded floor area of 172 m² (1,851 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 40% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WS1 2LE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE use?

The latest EPC at 14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE?

14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE is in council tax band C.

Which area is 14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE in?

14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS1 postcode district.

Is 14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE show an average of 290 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE?

The closest primary school to 14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE is Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School (219m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blue Coat Church of England Academy (338m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE?

The closest rail stop to 14 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE is Walsall Rail Station, 1.0km away.

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14 Bernard Street, Walsall, WS1 2LE

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

172 m²

1851 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 14 Bernard Street

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

14 Bernard Street is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Walsall (WS1 2LE). It has a recorded floor area of 172 m² (around 1851 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

At 172 m² the property is well over the postcode median (123 m² across 25 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 4 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 1995–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £281,000 sits 51.9% above the 2017 sale of £185,000. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in March 2017.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

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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.

14 Bernard Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Nov 2015

EPC improved fromE42toD64

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Bernard Street, Walsall, WS1 2LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Bernard Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1995.

Current estimate

£281,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£185,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

15 March 2017Most recent
£185,000
+224.6%over 21 years
15 June 1995
£57,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS1 2LE: £210,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in WS1 2LE

On the street

Versus other Bernard Street homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Bernard Street outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,076

Street avg £1,481

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Floor Area

172 m²

Street avg 125 m²

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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 Walsall district page.

Full Walsall report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

290/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.0 km

Walsall Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School. 33 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 2LE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS1 2LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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