What type of property is 69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ?

69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ last change hands?

69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ last sold for £69,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £14,000 in January 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ changed over time?

Across 4 sales between January 1995 and November 2013, 69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ rose from £14,000 to £69,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +8.9% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ?

The current EPC rating for 69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in November 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ?

69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ heated?

The latest EPC at 69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ?

69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ 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.

Where is 69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ located?

69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS1 postcode district.

Is 69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ in a safe area?

Police records around 69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ 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 69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ?

The closest primary school to 69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ is Palfrey Junior School (187m), one of 35 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Walsall Studio School (1.0km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ?

The closest rail stop to 69 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ is Walsall Rail Station, 1.2km away. In total there are 3 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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69 Countess Street, Walsall, WS1 4JZ

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 69 Countess Street

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

69 Countess Street is a mid-terrace house in Walsall (WS1 4JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2016) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

Across 1995–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £136,000 sits 97.1% above the 2013 sale of £69,000. Last sold in November 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2016

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2016from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromD56toE53

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

89%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Nov 2016from Apr 2016

EPC improved fromE53toD59

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 69 Countess Street, Walsall, WS1 4JZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

69 Countess Street 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.

69 Countess Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£136,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£69,000

Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

6 November 2013Most recent
£69,000
+4.5%over 10 years
23 July 2003
£66,000
+340.0%over 1 year
6 June 2002
£15,000
+7.1%over 7 years
25 January 1995
£14,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS1 4JZ: £88,000 (2023–2010).

Nearby sales in WS1 4JZ

On the street

Versus other Countess Street homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£734

Street avg £716

On par

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 98 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.6 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.

£136k

1 Sun Street

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1 Clews Close

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1 Countess Street

WS1 4JZ

£146k

1 Milton Close

WS1 4LT

£124k

1 Thelma Street

WS1 4LE

2 bed

£123k

1 South Street Gardens

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£122k

1 Tame Close

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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

0.2 km

Palfrey Junior School. 45 schools nearby.

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Noise

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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS1 4JZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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