What type of property is 3 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ?

3 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ?

3 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ last sold for £225,000 in February 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ?

The current EPC rating for 3 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ?

3 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (1,324 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WS3 2LQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 3 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ?

3 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in December 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ?

3 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ is in council tax band E.

Where is 3 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ located?

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

Is 3 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ in a safe area?

Police records around 3 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 3 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ?

The closest primary school to 3 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 transport links are near 3 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ?

The closest rail stop to 3 Catches Drive, WS3 2LQ is Bloxwich Rail Station, 523m away. The nearest bus option is The Lakes, 1.6km away.

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3 Catches Drive, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 2LQ

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

123 m²

1324 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Catches Drive

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

3 Catches Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Bloxwich, Walsall, Walsall (WS3 2LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include a balcony.

Today's modelled estimate of £370,000 sits 64.4% above the 2013 sale of £225,000. One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2025. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 123 m² it's 15.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (107 m² median across 20 EPCs). Last sold in February 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
BalconyYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Apr 2012

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Catches Drive, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 2LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 Catches Drive, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 2LQ

1decisions1extensions5documents4nearby

Dec 2025
Loft ConversionAmendment
Outcome in report
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed dormer loft conversion with roof lights.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
25/1202
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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.

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

Current estimate

£370,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£225,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 February 2013Most recent
£225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS3 2LQ: £300,000 (2024–2021).

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.

Years Held for 3 Catches Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,829

Street avg £2,131

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Floor Area

123 m²

Street avg 113 m²

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Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

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