Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
5 Florence Street, Walsall, WS1 2LQ
Estimated value
£139,000
- Since the 2024 sale (£150,000)-7%
- Against WS1 2LQ's recent median (£139,000)0%
Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£139,000
- Against its 2024 sale (£150,000)-7%
- Against WS1 2LQ's recent median (£139,000)0%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 5 Florence Street is modelled from its 71 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WS1 2LQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
71 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2023
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2024
Recent sales in WS1 2LQ
5 sales, median £139,000 (2026–2025)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: April 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
5 Florence Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
6 February 2024Most recent
£150,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WS1 2LQ: £139,000 (2026–2025).
Nearby sales in WS1 2LQ
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 5 Florence Street, Walsall, WS1 2LQ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 5 Florence Street
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
5 Florence Street is a mid-terrace house in Walsall (WS1 2LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£196/sq ft) was about 97.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2024 for £150,000.
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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)
Oct 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 31 October 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2023from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromD64toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
50%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 5 Florence Street, Walsall, WS1 2LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
5 Florence Street has no planning applications on record.
5
But the area is active
5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Florence Street homes
Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 5 Florence Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,113
Street avg £1,312
Floor Area
71 m²
Street avg 72 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
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.
Crime
290/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
1.2 km
Walsall Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.3 km
Chuckery Primary School. 32 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Chuckery Primary SchoolPrimary331m
- Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior SchoolPrimary375m
- Queen Mary's Grammar SchoolSecondary419m
- Blue Coat Church of England AcademySecondary509m
Nearest stops
- Walsall Rail StationRailway station1.2km
- Bescot Stadium Rail StationRailway station2.6km
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,834 reports35%
- Shoplifting929 reports18%
- Vehicle Crime352 reports7%
- Criminal Damage & Arson348 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WS1 2LQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.8dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 5 Florence Street is modelled from its 71 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WS1 2LQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 5 Florence Street. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 5 Florence Street was lodged in October 2023 at band C and is valid until October 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 5 Florence Street. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 32 schools and 2 stops listed are measured in a straight line from WS1 2LQ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 5 Florence Street is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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