What type of property is 9 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ?

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

What did 9 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ sell for?

9 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ last sold for £33,000 in August 1997, around 29 years ago. Before that, it sold for £25,000 in April 1995, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 1995 and August 1997, 9 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ rose from £25,000 to £33,000, a change of £8,000. That works out to roughly +12.6% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ?

9 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ?

9 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 9 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ located?

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

How safe is the area around 9 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ?

Police records around 9 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 9 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ?

The closest primary school to 9 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 is the nearest station to 9 Countess Street, WS1 4JZ?

The closest rail stop to 9 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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9 Countess Street, Walsall, WS1 4JZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Countess Street

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

9 Countess Street is a mid-terrace house in Walsall (WS1 4JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2021. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Held since August 1997 — that's 29 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1995–1997, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £155,000 sits 369.7% above the 1997 sale of £33,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£31/sq ft) was about 52.5% below the postcode norm.

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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 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Aug 2021

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

48%69%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Countess Street, Walsall, WS1 4JZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

9 Countess Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£155,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.6% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (1997)

£33,000

Growth on file: 12.6% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

6 August 1997Most recent
£33,000
+32.0%over 2 years
6 April 1995
£25,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS1 4JZ: £85,000 (2023–2013).

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.

Years Held for 9 Countess Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£333

Street avg £761

Below

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 98 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

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FAQ

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