What type of property is 1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF?

1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF last change hands?

1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF last sold for £485,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £188,000 in January 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF?

Across 4 sales between January 2001 and November 2020, 1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF rose from £188,000 to £485,000, a change of £297,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF?

The current EPC rating for 1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF?

1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF has a recorded floor area of 306 m² (3,294 sq ft), around 61 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF have?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF was a refusal for renovation (ref. 21/1130) in October 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF?

1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF is in council tax band E.

Where is 1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF located?

1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS1 postcode district.

Is 1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF 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 1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF?

The closest primary school to 1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF is Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School (40m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blue Coat Church of England Academy (159m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF?

The closest rail stop to 1 Hanch Place, WS1 3AF is Walsall Rail Station, 825m away. In total there are 3 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Hanch Place, Walsall, WS1 3AF

4 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

306 m²

3294 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Hanch Place

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

1 Hanch Place is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Walsall (WS1 3AF). It has a recorded floor area of 306 m² (around 3294 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include a basement. Period features are noted in the property record.

Sold November 2020 for £485,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 3 refused. Across 2001–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
BasementYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Period featuresYes

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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.

1 Hanch Place's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

14.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromE42toD57

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Hanch Place, Walsall, WS1 3AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 1 Hanch Place was refused — worth checking the council file.

4 applications on record at 1 Hanch Place, Walsall, WS1 3AF

4decisions12documents13nearby

Apr 2003
Full
Outcome in report
Continued use of a basement as Office (B1 use)
Reference
02/2354/FL/W5
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RenovationOct 2021Decision
Tree WorksJul 2021Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 1 Hanch Place was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£531,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£485,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

4 November 2020Most recent
£485,000
+26.0%over 13 years
15 December 2006
£385,000
+29.4%over 4 years
20 June 2002
£297,500
+58.2%over 1 year
12 January 2001
£188,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS1 3AF: £215,000 (2017–2001).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

12/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

Walsall Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.0 km

Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS1 3AF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

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