What type of property is 20 Harden Close, WS3 1BU?

20 Harden Close, WS3 1BU is a mid-terrace house.

When did 20 Harden Close, WS3 1BU last change hands?

20 Harden Close, WS3 1BU last sold for £53,000 in January 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Harden Close, WS3 1BU have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Harden Close, WS3 1BU is F with a score of 31 out of 100, lodged in June 2014. It has dropped from a E recorded in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Harden Close, WS3 1BU?

20 Harden Close, WS3 1BU has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WS3 1BU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Harden Close, WS3 1BU heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Harden Close, WS3 1BU records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Harden Close, WS3 1BU?

20 Harden Close, WS3 1BU 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 20 Harden Close, WS3 1BU located?

20 Harden Close, WS3 1BU sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS3 postcode district.

Is 20 Harden Close, WS3 1BU in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Harden Close, WS3 1BU show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (567% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Harden Close, WS3 1BU?

The closest primary school to 20 Harden Close, WS3 1BU is Edgar Stammers Primary Academy (303m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Mary's High School (2.0km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Harden Close, WS3 1BU?

The closest rail stop to 20 Harden Close, WS3 1BU is Bloxwich Rail Station, 2.4km away.

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20 Harden Close, Walsall, WS3 1BU

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 31

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Harden Close

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

20 Harden Close is a mid-terrace house in Walsall (WS3 1BU). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows an F (score 31), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it E (October 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £107,000 sits 101.9% above the 2014 sale of £53,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£82/sq ft) was about 43% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in January 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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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.

20 Harden Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Jun 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2014

EPC Rating

F31

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromE44toF31

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Harden Close, Walsall, WS3 1BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Harden Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

20 Harden Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£107,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£53,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 January 2014Most recent
£53,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS3 1BU: £58,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in WS3 1BU

On the street

Versus other Harden Close homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 20 Harden Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£883

Street avg £697

Above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

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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 Walsall district page.

Full Walsall report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.4 km

Bloxwich Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Edgar Stammers Primary Academy. 36 schools nearby.

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A Local Area 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 WS3 1BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS3 1BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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