What kind of home is 79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS?

79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS last change hands?

79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS last sold for £105,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £105,000 in March 2021, so prices have been flat over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS?

Across 2 sales between March 2021 and July 2023, 79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS rose from £105,000 to £105,000, a change of £0. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS?

The current EPC rating for 79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2016 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS?

79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS use?

The latest EPC at 79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS have?

79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS has council approval for side and rear extension granted in March 2025 under ref. 24/1588. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS?

79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS 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 79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS in?

79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS?

Police records around 79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS 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 79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS?

The closest primary school to 79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS is Palfrey Junior School (260m), one of 36 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Joseph Leckie Academy (832m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS?

The closest rail stop to 79 Lord Street, WS1 4DS is Bescot Stadium Rail Station, 847m away. In total there are 3 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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79 Lord Street, Walsall, WS1 4DS

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 79 Lord Street

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

79 Lord Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Walsall (WS1 4DS). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2025. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £132,000 is 25.7% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£122/sq ft) was about 19.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2023 for £105,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

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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)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 June 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Mar 2016

EPC improved fromF37toD68

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 79 Lord Street, Walsall, WS1 4DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

79 Lord Street has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 79 Lord Street, Walsall, WS1 4DS

1decisions1extensions7documents7nearby

Mar 2025
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Full planning application for a single storey side and rear extension.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
24/1588
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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.

79 Lord Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£132,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£105,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 July 2023Most recent
£105,000
11 March 2021
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS1 4DS: £120,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WS1 4DS

On the street

Versus other Lord Street homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 79 Lord Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,313

Street avg £1,181

Above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

290/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

Bescot Stadium Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Palfrey Junior School. 46 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WS1 4DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS1 4DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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