5 Barley Close, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4XY
About 5 Barley Close
5 Barley Close is an end-of-terrace house in Hednesford, Cannock, Cannock (WS12 4XY). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).
Across 1998–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £192,000 sits 67% above the 2014 sale of £115,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£194/sq ft) was about 48.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). 12 years since the last transfer (June 2014).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
5 Barley Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
3applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.
£192,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 16 years.
£115,000
Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
19 June 2014Most recent
£115,000
+125.7%over 15 years25 June 1998
£50,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in WS12 4XY: £142,000 (2019–2007).
Nearby sales in WS12 4XY
9 Barley Close, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4XY
Sold Nov 2019
£155,0001 Barley Close, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4XY
Sold Feb 2014
£118,0004 Barley Close, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4XY
Sold Oct 2013
£142,0006 Barley Close, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4XY
Sold Aug 2007
£149,0002 Barley Close, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4XY
Sold Mar 2005
£139,000
Everything we know about 5 Barley Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby

Versus other Barley Close homes
On epc rating, 5 Barley Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,091
Street avg £2,063
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 61 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Railway View — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Poppyfield Primary Academy. 18 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.0dB