What type of property is 40 Abbey Square, WS3 2RJ?

40 Abbey Square, WS3 2RJ is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 40 Abbey Square, WS3 2RJ have?

The current EPC rating for 40 Abbey Square, WS3 2RJ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Abbey Square, WS3 2RJ?

40 Abbey Square, WS3 2RJ has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Abbey Square, WS3 2RJ heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Abbey Square, WS3 2RJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40 Abbey Square, WS3 2RJ?

40 Abbey Square, WS3 2RJ 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 40 Abbey Square, WS3 2RJ located?

40 Abbey Square, WS3 2RJ sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS3 postcode district.

Is 40 Abbey Square, WS3 2RJ in a safe area?

Police records around 40 Abbey Square, WS3 2RJ 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 40 Abbey Square, WS3 2RJ?

The closest primary school to 40 Abbey Square, WS3 2RJ is Abbey Primary School (244m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bloxwich Academy (1.5km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 40 Abbey Square, WS3 2RJ?

The closest rail stop to 40 Abbey Square, WS3 2RJ is Bloxwich North Rail Station, 562m away. The nearest bus option is The Lakes, 1.8km away.

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40 Abbey Square, Walsall, WS3 2RJ

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 40 Abbey Square

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

40 Abbey Square is an end-of-terrace house in Walsall (WS3 2RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

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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 3)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Jan 2016

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2025from Aug 2025

EPC improved fromD66toC76

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Abbey Square, Walsall, WS3 2RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Abbey Square 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.

40 Abbey Square has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£154,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS3 2RJ: £110,000 (2021–2019).

Nearby sales in WS3 2RJ

On the street

Versus other Abbey Square homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 40 Abbey Square runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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.

£154k

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1 Bagnall Street

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1 Beatrice Street

WS3 2AY

£167k

1 Chepstow Road

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3 bed2 bath

£173k

1 Cleeve Road

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£133k

1 Central Close

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1 Coalmeadow Close

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2 bed1 bath

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

0.6 km

Bloxwich North Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Abbey Primary School. 33 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 2RJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS3 2RJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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