What was the last sold price for 5a, Bescot Crescent, WS1 4DQ?

5a, Bescot Crescent, WS1 4DQ last sold for £55,000 in May 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £22,500 in November 1995, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5a, Bescot Crescent, WS1 4DQ?

Across 2 sales between November 1995 and May 2021, 5a, Bescot Crescent, WS1 4DQ rose from £22,500 to £55,000, a change of £32,500. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 5a, Bescot Crescent, WS1 4DQ?

5a, Bescot Crescent, WS1 4DQ 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 5a, Bescot Crescent, WS1 4DQ located?

5a, Bescot Crescent, WS1 4DQ sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5a, Bescot Crescent, WS1 4DQ?

Police records around 5a, Bescot Crescent, WS1 4DQ 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 5a, Bescot Crescent, WS1 4DQ?

The closest primary school to 5a, Bescot Crescent, WS1 4DQ is Palfrey Junior School (272m), one of 35 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Walsall Studio School (1.2km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5a, Bescot Crescent, WS1 4DQ?

The closest rail stop to 5a, Bescot Crescent, WS1 4DQ is Bescot Stadium Rail Station, 1.2km away. In total there are 3 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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5a, Bescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4DQ

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 5a

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

5a is a property in Walsall (WS1 4DQ). It has council tax band B.

Across 1995–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Most recent transfer: May 2021 at £55,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5a, Bescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

5a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Last sold (2021)

£55,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

3 May 2021Most recent
£55,000
+144.4%over 25 years
2 November 1995
£22,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS1 4DQ: £133,000 (2022–2008).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Bescot Stadium Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Palfrey Junior School. 45 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS1 4DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.4dB

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