What type of property is 2 Follyhouse Lane, WS1 3EL?

2 Follyhouse Lane, WS1 3EL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Follyhouse Lane, WS1 3EL last change hands?

2 Follyhouse Lane, WS1 3EL last sold for £53,000 in July 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Follyhouse Lane, WS1 3EL?

The current EPC rating for 2 Follyhouse Lane, WS1 3EL is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Follyhouse Lane, WS1 3EL?

2 Follyhouse Lane, WS1 3EL has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Follyhouse Lane, WS1 3EL heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Follyhouse Lane, WS1 3EL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Follyhouse Lane, WS1 3EL?

2 Follyhouse Lane, WS1 3EL 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 2 Follyhouse Lane, WS1 3EL located?

2 Follyhouse Lane, WS1 3EL sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS1 postcode district.

Is 2 Follyhouse Lane, WS1 3EL in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Follyhouse Lane, WS1 3EL 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 2 Follyhouse Lane, WS1 3EL?

The closest primary school to 2 Follyhouse Lane, WS1 3EL is Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy (323m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Mary's Grammar School (742m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Follyhouse Lane, WS1 3EL?

The closest rail stop to 2 Follyhouse Lane, WS1 3EL is Walsall Rail Station, 1.2km away. In total there are 3 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Follyhouse Lane, Walsall, WS1 3EL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Follyhouse Lane

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

2 Follyhouse Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Walsall (WS1 3EL). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £168,000 sits 217% above the 2011 sale of £53,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£56/sq ft) was about 50.6% below the postcode norm. Last sold in July 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.

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

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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)

May 2020

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from May 2010

EPC improved fromE39toD55

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Follyhouse Lane, Walsall, WS1 3EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Follyhouse Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

13 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.

2 Follyhouse Lane's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2011).

Current estimate

£168,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£53,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 July 2011Most recent
£53,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS1 3EL: £161,500 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in WS1 3EL

On the street

Versus other Follyhouse Lane homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 2 Follyhouse Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£602

Street avg £1,459

Strongly below

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 101 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

On par

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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

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

1.2 km

Walsall Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy. 36 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 3EL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS1 3EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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