What type of property is 5 Alston Close, WS12 2DU?

5 Alston Close, WS12 2DU is a semi-detached house.

When did 5 Alston Close, WS12 2DU last change hands?

5 Alston Close, WS12 2DU last sold for £160,000 in September 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Alston Close, WS12 2DU?

The current EPC rating for 5 Alston Close, WS12 2DU is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Alston Close, WS12 2DU?

5 Alston Close, WS12 2DU has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Alston Close, WS12 2DU heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Alston Close, WS12 2DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Alston Close, WS12 2DU?

5 Alston Close, WS12 2DU is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Alston Close, WS12 2DU located?

5 Alston Close, WS12 2DU sits in Cannock. It falls within the WS12 postcode district in Staffordshire.

What is crime like near 5 Alston Close, WS12 2DU?

Police records around 5 Alston Close, WS12 2DU 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 5 Alston Close, WS12 2DU?

The closest primary school to 5 Alston Close, WS12 2DU is Five Ways Primary School (260m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kingsmead School (1.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Alston Close, WS12 2DU?

The closest bus stop to 5 Alston Close, WS12 2DU is Kielder Close, 43m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Alston Close, Cannock, WS12 2DU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Alston Close

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

5 Alston Close is a semi-detached house in Cannock (WS12 2DU). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2016) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £262,000 sits 63.7% above the 2016 sale of £160,000. Last sold in September 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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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.

5 Alston Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Alston Close, Cannock, WS12 2DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Alston Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

5 Alston Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£262,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£160,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 September 2016Most recent
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS12 2DU: £240,000 (2022–2013).

Nearby sales in WS12 2DU

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On the street

Versus other Alston Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Alston Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,758

Street avg £2,686

Strongly below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above

Comparables

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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.

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Crime

2/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Kielder Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Five Ways Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WS12 2DU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS12 2DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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