What kind of home is 16 Ralston Close, WS3 3XS?

16 Ralston Close, WS3 3XS is a 4-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

What did 16 Ralston Close, WS3 3XS sell for?

16 Ralston Close, WS3 3XS last sold for £89,950 in October 1998, around 28 years ago. Before that, it sold for £94,950 in December 1995, so prices have been falling over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Ralston Close, WS3 3XS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1995 and October 1998, 16 Ralston Close, WS3 3XS fell from £94,950 to £89,950, a change of £5,000. That works out to roughly -1.9% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Ralston Close, WS3 3XS have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Ralston Close, WS3 3XS is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Ralston Close, WS3 3XS?

16 Ralston Close, WS3 3XS has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WS3 3XS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Ralston Close, WS3 3XS use?

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

What is the council tax band for 16 Ralston Close, WS3 3XS?

16 Ralston Close, WS3 3XS is in council tax band E.

Which area is 16 Ralston Close, WS3 3XS in?

16 Ralston Close, WS3 3XS sits in Bloxwich, Walsall, Walsall. It falls within the WS3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 16 Ralston Close, WS3 3XS?

Police records around 16 Ralston Close, WS3 3XS 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 16 Ralston Close, WS3 3XS?

The closest primary school to 16 Ralston Close, WS3 3XS is Abbey Primary School (985m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Walsall Academy (1.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Ralston Close, WS3 3XS?

The closest rail stop to 16 Ralston Close, WS3 3XS is Bloxwich North Rail Station, 643m away. The nearest bus option is The Lakes, 646m away.

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16 Ralston Close, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3XS

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Ralston Close

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

16 Ralston Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Bloxwich, Walsall, Walsall (WS3 3XS). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The home occupies a corner plot.

It hasn't traded since October 1998, a hold of 28 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–1998, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £370,000 sits 311.3% above the 1998 sale of £89,950.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 2025

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Jun 2010

Low Energy Lighting

31%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Ralston Close, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3XS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Ralston 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.

16 Ralston Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£370,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (1998)

£89,950

Growth on file: -1.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

15 October 1998Most recent
£89,950
-5.3%over 2 years
11 December 1995
£94,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS3 3XS: £255,000 (2025–2005).

Nearby sales in WS3 3XS

On the street

Versus other Ralston Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 16 Ralston Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£865

Street avg £2,011

Strongly below

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 5.0 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

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

1.0 km

Abbey Primary School. 22 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 3XS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS3 3XS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

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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