What type of property is 16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH?

16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH last change hands?

16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH last sold for £190,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £129,950 in March 2004, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2004 and November 2020, 16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH rose from £129,950 to £190,000, a change of £60,050. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH?

The current EPC rating for 16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH?

16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WS3 3RH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH?

16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH has council approval for two-storey extension granted in July 2021 under ref. 21/0613. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH?

16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH is in council tax band C.

Where is 16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH located?

16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS3 postcode district.

Is 16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH 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 16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH?

The closest primary school to 16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH is Lower Farm Primary School (404m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Walsall Academy (232m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH?

The closest rail stop to 16 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH is Bloxwich Rail Station, 1.3km away. The nearest bus option is The Lakes, 1.5km away.

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16 Ambergate Close, Walsall, WS3 3RH

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Ambergate Close

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

16 Ambergate Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Walsall (WS3 3RH). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2004–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £305,000 sits 60.5% above the 2020 sale of £190,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£208/sq ft) was about 31.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2021. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Sold November 2020 for £190,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Feb 2010

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Ambergate Close, Walsall, WS3 3RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 16 Ambergate Close, Walsall, WS3 3RH

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Jul 2021
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey
Removal of existing garage. New 2 storey side extension, replacement porch & with new single storey rear extensions with Internal alterations
Extension
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
21/0613
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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.

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Current estimate

£305,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£190,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

13 November 2020Most recent
£190,000
+46.2%over 16 years
19 March 2004
£129,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS3 3RH: £210,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in WS3 3RH

On the street

Versus other Ambergate Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Ambergate Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,235

Street avg £1,867

Above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

1.3 km

Bloxwich Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Walsall Academy. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS3 3RH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

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