What type of property is 5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD?

5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD sell for?

5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD last sold for £128,000 in April 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £36,000 in March 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 1996 and April 2018, 5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD rose from £36,000 to £128,000, a change of £92,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD?

The current EPC rating for 5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD?

5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD?

5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD 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 5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD located?

5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD?

Police records around 5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD 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 5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD?

The closest primary school to 5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD is Lower Farm Primary School (326m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Walsall Academy (408m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD?

The closest rail stop to 5 Buxton Close, WS3 3RD is Bloxwich Rail Station, 1.4km away. The nearest bus option is The Lakes, 1.5km away.

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5 Buxton Close, Walsall, WS3 3RD

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Buxton Close

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

5 Buxton Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Walsall (WS3 3RD). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Across 1996–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £179,000 is 39.8% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£138/sq ft) was about 17.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in April 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.

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

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Jul 2010

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Buxton Close, Walsall, WS3 3RD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Buxton Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

5 Buxton Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£128,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

9 April 2018Most recent
£128,000
+28.0%over 5 years
14 January 2013
£100,000
+177.8%over 16 years
29 March 1996
£36,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS3 3RD: £165,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WS3 3RD

On the street

Versus other Buxton Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 5 Buxton Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,488

Street avg £1,507

On par

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Above

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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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2 bed1 bath

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1 Astbury Close

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2 bed

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1 Alnwick Road

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4 bed2 bath

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1 Baslow Close

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4 bed1 bath

£480k

1 Burslem Close

WS3 3YD

4 bed3 bath

£176k

1 Chantry Avenue

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£184k

1 Buxton Road

WS3 3RS

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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.4 km

Bloxwich Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lower Farm Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WS3 3RD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS3 3RD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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