Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1b, Countess Street, Walsall, WS1 4JZ
EPC B3 planning records
Estimated value
£251,000
- Since the 2023 sale (£200,000)+26%
- Against WS1 4JZ's recent median (£85,000)+195%
Newest record on this page: February 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
197 m²
2120 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 85
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£251,000
- Against its 2023 sale (£200,000)+26%
- Against WS1 4JZ's recent median (£85,000)+195%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1b is modelled from its 197 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in WS1 4JZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
197 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2026
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2023
Recent sales in WS1 4JZ
5 sales, median £85,000 (2020–2010)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: September 2023 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 3 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 1b was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
19 September 2023Most recent
£200,000
+65.3%over 16 years4 June 2007
£121,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WS1 4JZ: £85,000 (2020–2010).
Nearby sales in WS1 4JZ
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 1b, Countess Street, Walsall, WS1 4JZ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 1b
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1b is a mid-terrace house in Walsall (WS1 4JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 197 m² (around 2120 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 5 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 93). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 197 m² the property is well over the postcode median (94 m² across 29 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2007–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £251,000 is 25.5% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£94/sq ft) was about 113.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £200,000.
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
1b ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
B85
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 3 February 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2016from Jul 2009
EPC improved fromG1toB88
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler
Upgraded to gas central heating
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
ImmersionMain System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Walls
Very PoorGood
Wall insulation improved
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Low Energy Lighting
50%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Feb 2026from Jan 2016
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance
High performance glazing installed
Roof
GoodVery Good
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
100%80%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1b, Countess Street, Walsall, WS1 4JZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
3 applications on record at 1b, Countess Street, Walsall, WS1 4JZ
3decisions3extensions3documents7nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
- Jun 2013ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Proposed two storey extension to side and part two storey part single storey rear extension adjacent to pubic footpath WAL90
- Documents
- 1 doc on file
- Reference
- 13/0598/FL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionJun 2015Decision
- ExtensionNov 2013Decision
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Versus other Countess Street homes
Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On years held, 1b runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,015
Street avg £657
Floor Area
197 m²
Street avg 94 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.1 t/year
Street avg 4.5 t/year
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.
Crime
290/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
1.2 km
Walsall Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.2 km
Palfrey Junior School. 45 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Palfrey Junior SchoolPrimary187m
- Palfrey Infant SchoolPrimary203m
- Hillary Primary SchoolPrimary639m
- Caldmore Primary AcademyPrimary651m
Nearest stops
- Walsall Rail StationRailway station1.2km
- Bescot Stadium Rail StationRailway station1.3km
- Tame Bridge Parkway Rail StationRailway station2.6km
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,834 reports35%
- Shoplifting929 reports18%
- Vehicle Crime352 reports7%
- Criminal Damage & Arson348 reports7%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WS1 4JZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.3dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC BPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 1b is modelled from its 197 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in WS1 4JZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 1b. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1b was lodged in February 2026 at band B and is valid until February 2036. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 3 applications are matched to 1b. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 45 schools and 3 stops listed are measured in a straight line from WS1 4JZ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 1b is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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