What kind of home is 17 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH?

17 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 17 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH?

17 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH last sold for £262,500 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £73,000 in February 2000, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 17 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2000 and February 2025, 17 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH rose from £73,000 to £262,500, a change of £189,500. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH?

17 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH use?

The latest EPC at 17 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH?

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

Which area is 17 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH in?

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

How safe is the area around 17 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH?

Police records around 17 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.

What schools are near 17 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH?

The closest primary school to 17 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 17 Ambergate Close, WS3 3RH?

The closest rail stop to 17 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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17 Ambergate Close, Walsall, WS3 3RH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 Ambergate Close

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

17 Ambergate Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Walsall (WS3 3RH). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was February 2025 at £262,500 — fresh data. Across 2000–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £289,000 is 10.1% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£249/sq ft) was about 57.6% 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
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Ambergate Close, Walsall, WS3 3RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Ambergate 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2000.

Current estimate

£289,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£262,500

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

14 February 2025Most recent
£262,500
+259.6%over 25 years
4 February 2000
£73,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS3 3RH: £195,000 (2022–2020).

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.

Price per m² for 17 Ambergate Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,679

Street avg £1,837

Strongly above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 5.8 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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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

1.3 km

Bloxwich Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Walsall Academy. 26 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 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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FAQ

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