What type of property is 20 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE?

20 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 20 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE?

20 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE last sold for £192,500 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £157,000 in December 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 2006 and November 2019, 20 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE rose from £157,000 to £192,500, a change of £35,500. That works out to roughly +1.6% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE?

The current EPC rating for 20 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE?

20 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (1,367 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE?

20 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE 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 20 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE located?

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

How safe is the area around 20 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE?

Police records around 20 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE 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.

Which schools serve 20 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE?

The closest primary school to 20 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 transport links are near 20 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE?

The closest rail stop to 20 Bernard Street, WS1 2LE is Walsall Rail Station, 1.0km away.

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20 Bernard Street, Walsall, WS1 2LE

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

127 m²

1367 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Bernard Street

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

20 Bernard Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Walsall (WS1 2LE). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include a basement.

Across 2006–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £258,000 is 34% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£141/sq ft) was about 29.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2019 for £192,500.

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
StudyYes
BasementYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

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 2019

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromE50toD63

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

62%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Bernard Street, Walsall, WS1 2LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Bernard Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 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.

20 Bernard Street changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£258,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£192,500

Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

21 November 2019Most recent
£192,500
+4.1%over 10 months
4 February 2019
£185,000
+17.8%over 12 years
5 December 2006
£157,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS1 2LE: £197,500 (2025–2022).

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.

Habitable Rooms for 20 Bernard Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,516

Street avg £1,393

Above

Floor Area

127 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Above

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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.

£242k

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1 Bernard Street

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4 bed2 bath

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Shrubbery Close

WS1 2BW

2 bed2 bath

£162k

1 Jesson Close

WS1 2NT

2 bed1 bath

£130k

1 Beaconsfield Court, Princes Avenue

WS1 2EE

2 bed

£288k

1 Chuckery Road

WS1 2DT

5 bed2 bath

£551k

1 Beacon Drive

WS1 2NP

4 bed

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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

12/mo

Rising 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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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