What type of property is 8 Alexandra Road, WS1 4DX?

8 Alexandra Road, WS1 4DX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Alexandra Road, WS1 4DX last change hands?

8 Alexandra Road, WS1 4DX last sold for £158,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Alexandra Road, WS1 4DX?

The current EPC rating for 8 Alexandra Road, WS1 4DX is E with a score of 47 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Alexandra Road, WS1 4DX?

8 Alexandra Road, WS1 4DX has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Alexandra Road, WS1 4DX heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Alexandra Road, WS1 4DX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Alexandra Road, WS1 4DX?

8 Alexandra Road, WS1 4DX 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 8 Alexandra Road, WS1 4DX located?

8 Alexandra Road, WS1 4DX sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Alexandra Road, WS1 4DX?

Police records around 8 Alexandra Road, WS1 4DX 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 8 Alexandra Road, WS1 4DX?

The closest primary school to 8 Alexandra Road, WS1 4DX is Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy (642m), one of 35 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Joseph Leckie Academy (283m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Alexandra Road, WS1 4DX?

The closest rail stop to 8 Alexandra Road, WS1 4DX is Bescot Stadium Rail Station, 666m away. In total there are 3 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Alexandra Road, Walsall, WS1 4DX

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 47

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 8 Alexandra Road

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

8 Alexandra Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Walsall (WS1 4DX). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £211,000 is 33.5% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£226/sq ft) was about 88.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £158,000.

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
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

EPC Rating

E47

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Alexandra Road, Walsall, WS1 4DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Alexandra Road has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 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.

8 Alexandra Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£211,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£158,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 November 2024Most recent
£158,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS1 4DX: £175,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in WS1 4DX

On the street

Versus other Alexandra Road homes

Four headline reads against 48 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 8 Alexandra Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,431

Street avg £1,511

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below

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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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3 bed

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1 Collins Street

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Cambridge Street

WS1 4BZ

3 bed1 bath

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1 Britannia Road

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1 Farmstead Close

WS1 4PA

2 bed

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1 Thelma Street

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1 Manorhouse Close

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2 bed1 bath

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

12/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Bescot Stadium Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Joseph Leckie Academy. 45 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 4DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS1 4DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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