What kind of home is 17 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ?

17 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 17 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ?

17 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ last sold for £143,000 in March 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £115,000 in June 2017, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 17 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2017 and March 2020, 17 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ rose from £115,000 to £143,000, a change of £28,000. That works out to roughly +8.5% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ?

17 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WS3 2QQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ use?

The latest EPC at 17 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ?

17 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ 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.

Which area is 17 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ in?

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

Is 17 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ in a safe area?

Police records around 17 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.

What schools are near 17 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ?

The closest primary school to 17 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.

What transport links are near 17 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ?

The closest rail stop to 17 Central Drive, WS3 2QQ is Bloxwich Rail Station, 505m away. The nearest bus option is The Lakes, 2.4km away.

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17 Central Drive, Walsall, WS3 2QQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 Central Drive

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

17 Central Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Walsall (WS3 2QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Across 2017–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £209,000 is 46.2% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£143/sq ft) was about 53.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2020 at £143,000.

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
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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)

May 2019

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Dec 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Central Drive, Walsall, WS3 2QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£209,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£143,000

Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

2 March 2020Most recent
£143,000
+24.3%over 2 years
28 June 2017
£115,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS3 2QQ: £123,500 (2025–2014).

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.

Habitable Rooms for 17 Central Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,538

Street avg £1,433

Above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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Comparables

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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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