What kind of home is 8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN?

8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN?

8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN last sold for £92,500 in August 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £78,000 in July 2004, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2004 and August 2012, 8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN rose from £78,000 to £92,500, a change of £14,500. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN?

The current EPC rating for 8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN?

8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN use?

The latest EPC at 8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN?

8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN 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.

Which area is 8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN in?

8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN sits in Heath Hayes, Cannock, Cannock. It falls within the WS12 postcode district in Staffordshire.

What is crime like near 8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN?

Police records around 8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN 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.

What schools are near 8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN?

The closest primary school to 8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN is Heath Hayes Primary Academy (351m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kingsmead School (1.5km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN?

The closest bus stop to 8 Boston Close, WS12 2SN is Lyndhurst Road, 166m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Boston Close, Heath Hayes, Cannock, WS12 2SN

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Boston Close

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

8 Boston Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Heath Hayes, Cannock, Cannock (WS12 2SN). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2004–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £182,000 sits 96.8% above the 2012 sale of £92,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£115/sq ft) was about 16.4% below the postcode norm. 14 years since the last transfer (August 2012).

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Underfloor heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2016from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%13%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2024from Jul 2016

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

13%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Boston Close, Heath Hayes, Cannock, WS12 2SN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Boston 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.

8 Boston Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£182,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£92,500

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

6 August 2012Most recent
£92,500
+18.6%over 8 years
29 July 2004
£78,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS12 2SN: £156,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in WS12 2SN

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On the street

Versus other Boston Close homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 Boston Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,233

Street avg £1,643

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Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 74 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Above

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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

0.2 km

Lyndhurst Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Heath Hayes Primary Academy. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS12 2SN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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