What type of property is 20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW?

20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW sell for?

20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW last sold for £130,500 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £52,000 in March 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 2002 and October 2020, 20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW rose from £52,000 to £130,500, a change of £78,500. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW?

The current EPC rating for 20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW?

20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW?

20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW 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 20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW located?

20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW?

Police records around 20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW 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 20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW?

The closest primary school to 20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW is Palfrey Junior School (870m), one of 34 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Joseph Leckie Academy (454m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW?

The closest rail stop to 20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW is Bescot Stadium Rail Station, 308m away. In total there are 3 rail stops within the surrounding area.

Are there any environmental risks at 20 Duchess Road, WS1 4NW?

Strategic noise mapping records 60.8 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 55.06 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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20 Duchess Road, Walsall, WS1 4NW

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Duchess Road

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

20 Duchess Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Walsall (WS1 4NW). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 2002–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £177,000 is 35.6% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£216/sq ft) was about 115.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £130,500 in October 2020.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromD56toC74

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Duchess Road, Walsall, WS1 4NW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Duchess Road has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

20 Duchess Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£177,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£130,500

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2020Most recent
£130,500
+18.6%over 1 year
15 July 2019
£110,000
+111.5%over 17 years
28 March 2002
£52,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS1 4NW: £155,000 (2023–2016).

Nearby sales in WS1 4NW

On the street

Versus other Duchess Road homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 20 Duchess Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,330

Street avg £1,469

Strongly above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£176k

1 Britannia Road

WS1 4NB

2 bed

£165k

1 Farmstead Close

WS1 4PA

2 bed

£124k

1 Thelma Street

WS1 4LE

2 bed

£109k

1 Manorhouse Close

WS1 4PB

2 bed1 bath

£165k

1 Cambridge Street

WS1 4BZ

3 bed1 bath

£197k

1 Tame Street

WS1 4BB

3 bed1 bath

£239k

1 Duchess Road

WS1 4NW

3 bed

£244k

1 Collins Street

WS1 4BD

3 bed2 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

0.3 km

Bescot Stadium Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

Joseph Leckie Academy. 44 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

60.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS1 4NW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

55.1dB

Moderate

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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