What type of property is 3b, Forge Street, WS12 1DD?

3b, Forge Street, WS12 1DD is a detached house.

What energy rating does 3b, Forge Street, WS12 1DD have?

The current EPC rating for 3b, Forge Street, WS12 1DD is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3b, Forge Street, WS12 1DD?

3b, Forge Street, WS12 1DD has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WS12 1DD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3b, Forge Street, WS12 1DD heated?

The latest EPC at 3b, Forge Street, WS12 1DD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3b, Forge Street, WS12 1DD?

3b, Forge Street, WS12 1DD 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 3b, Forge Street, WS12 1DD located?

3b, Forge Street, WS12 1DD sits in Hednesford, Cannock, Cannock. It falls within the WS12 postcode district in Staffordshire.

How safe is the area around 3b, Forge Street, WS12 1DD?

Police records around 3b, Forge Street, WS12 1DD show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3b, Forge Street, WS12 1DD?

The closest primary school to 3b, Forge Street, WS12 1DD is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (202m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kingsmead School (291m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3b, Forge Street, WS12 1DD?

The closest bus stop to 3b, Forge Street, WS12 1DD is Plough & Harrow PH, 70m away. The nearest rail option is Hednesford Rail Station, 685m away.

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3b, Forge Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1DD

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3b

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

3b is a detached house in Hednesford, Cannock, Cannock (WS12 1DD). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

At 65 m² it's 24.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (87 m² median across 4 EPCs).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Nov 2014

EPC improved fromE50toD67

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3b, Forge Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1DD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3b has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 3 sales in WS12 1DD: £260,000 (2019–2017).

Nearby sales in WS12 1DD

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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 Cannock district page.

Full Cannock report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Plough & Harrow PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WS12 1DD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS12 1DD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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