What type of property is 1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ?

1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ is a detached house.

When did 1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ last change hands?

1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ last sold for £300,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £179,950 in September 2013, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2013 and September 2024, 1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ rose from £179,950 to £300,000, a change of £120,050. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ?

1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ?

1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ located?

1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ sits in Bloxwich, Walsall, Walsall. It falls within the WS3 postcode district.

Is 1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ 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 1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ?

The closest primary school to 1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ is St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich (315m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Walsall Academy (546m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ?

The closest rail stop to 1 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ is Bloxwich Rail Station, 523m away. The nearest bus option is The Lakes, 1.6km away.

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1 Catches Drive, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 2LQ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Catches Drive

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

1 Catches Drive is a detached house in Bloxwich, Walsall, Walsall (WS3 2LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£258/sq ft) was about 49% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £300,000 in September 2024.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Aug 2012

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

5%97%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Catches Drive, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 2LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Catches Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 notable applications 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.

1 Catches Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£291,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£300,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

25 September 2024Most recent
£300,000
+66.7%over 10 years
26 September 2013
£179,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS3 2LQ: £331,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in WS3 2LQ

On the street

Versus other Catches Drive homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Catches Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,778

Street avg £2,072

Strongly above

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 114 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Below

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Bloxwich Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WS3 2LQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS3 2LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

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FAQ

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