What type of property is 1 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ?

1 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

What did 1 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ sell for?

1 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ last sold for £190,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ?

1 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WS3 2QQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ heated?

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

What council tax band is 1 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ?

1 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ located?

1 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ?

Police records around 1 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ 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 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ?

The closest primary school to 1 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ is Busill Jones Primary School (112m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bloxwich Academy (661m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ?

The closest rail stop to 1 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ is Bloxwich Rail Station, 505m away. The nearest bus option is The Lakes, 2.4km away.

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1 Central Drive, Walsall, WS3 2QQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Central Drive

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

1 Central Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Walsall (WS3 2QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot.

A recent sale: £190,000 in February 2025. Today's modelled estimate of £225,000 is 18.4% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£229/sq ft) was about 99.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Corner plotYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Sept 2010

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

6%53%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Central Drive, Walsall, WS3 2QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Central 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.

Latest sale on 1 Central Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£190,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 February 2025Most recent
£190,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS3 2QQ: £123,500 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in WS3 2QQ

On the street

Versus other Central Drive homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Central Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,468

Street avg £1,247

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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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

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

0.1 km

Busill Jones Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS3 2QQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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