What kind of home is 81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ?

81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ?

81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ last sold for £157,000 in April 2026. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £33,000 in February 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ?

Across 4 sales between February 1996 and April 2026, 81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ rose from £33,000 to £157,000, a change of £124,000. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 30 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ?

The current EPC rating for 81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ?

81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ use?

The latest EPC at 81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ?

81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ 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 81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ in?

81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS1 postcode district.

Is 81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ in a safe area?

Police records around 81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ 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 81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ?

The closest primary school to 81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ is Chuckery Primary School (331m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Mary's Grammar School (419m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ?

The closest rail stop to 81 Florence Street, WS1 2LQ is Walsall Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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81 Florence Street, Walsall, WS1 2LQ

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 81 Florence Street

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

81 Florence Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Walsall (WS1 2LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

It changed hands recently, sold April 2026 for £157,000. Across 1996–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£214/sq ft) was about 117.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 2)

Jul 2018

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 July 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2018from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromE51toD66

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%38%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

MVHRNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, 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 81 Florence Street, Walsall, WS1 2LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

81 Florence 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.

Price for 81 Florence Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£146,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 30 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£157,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 30 years.

Sales timeline

1 April 2026Most recent
£157,000
+60.2%over 18 years
3 May 2007
£98,000
+15.4%over 2 years
27 May 2004
£84,950
+157.4%over 8 years
23 February 1996
£33,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS1 2LQ: £139,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in WS1 2LQ

On the street

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, 81 Florence Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,309

Street avg £1,302

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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.

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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.

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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 2LQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS1 2LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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