What type of property is 8 Alvaston Close, WS3 3RY?

8 Alvaston Close, WS3 3RY is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 8 Alvaston Close, WS3 3RY?

8 Alvaston Close, WS3 3RY last sold for £321,500 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Alvaston Close, WS3 3RY?

The current EPC rating for 8 Alvaston Close, WS3 3RY is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Alvaston Close, WS3 3RY?

8 Alvaston Close, WS3 3RY has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Alvaston Close, WS3 3RY heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Alvaston Close, WS3 3RY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Alvaston Close, WS3 3RY?

8 Alvaston Close, WS3 3RY is in council tax band D.

Where is 8 Alvaston Close, WS3 3RY located?

8 Alvaston Close, WS3 3RY sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS3 postcode district.

Is 8 Alvaston Close, WS3 3RY in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Alvaston Close, WS3 3RY 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 8 Alvaston Close, WS3 3RY?

The closest primary school to 8 Alvaston Close, WS3 3RY is Lower Farm Primary School (240m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Walsall Academy (352m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Alvaston Close, WS3 3RY?

The closest rail stop to 8 Alvaston Close, WS3 3RY is Bloxwich Rail Station, 1.3km away. The nearest bus option is The Lakes, 1.4km away.

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8 Alvaston Close, Walsall, WS3 3RY

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Alvaston Close

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

8 Alvaston Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Walsall (WS3 3RY). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£321/sq ft) was about 52.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2024 for £321,500.

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
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Alvaston Close, Walsall, WS3 3RY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Alvaston 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.

Latest sale on 8 Alvaston Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£345,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£321,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 August 2024Most recent
£321,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS3 3RY: £210,000 (2023–2010).

Nearby sales in WS3 3RY

On the street

Versus other Alvaston Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 8 Alvaston Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,457

Street avg £2,715

Strongly above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly 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

Lower Farm Primary School. 25 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 3RY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS3 3RY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

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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