What type of property is 20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB?

20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB?

20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB last sold for £127,000 in December 2006, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £53,995 in July 1998, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1998 and December 2006, 20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB rose from £53,995 to £127,000, a change of £73,005. That works out to roughly +10.7% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB?

The current EPC rating for 20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB?

20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB?

20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB 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 20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB located?

20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB?

Police records around 20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB 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 20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB?

The closest primary school to 20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB is Abbey Primary School (860m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Walsall Academy (1.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB?

The closest rail stop to 20 Astbury Close, WS3 3YB is Bloxwich North Rail Station, 513m away. The nearest bus option is The Lakes, 777m away.

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20 Astbury Close, Walsall, WS3 3YB

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Astbury Close

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

20 Astbury Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Walsall (WS3 3YB). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

It hasn't traded since December 2006, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £186,000 is 46.5% above the 2006 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£218/sq ft) was about 44.6% 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

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas
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)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromD64toC70

Low Energy Lighting

57%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Astbury Close, Walsall, WS3 3YB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Astbury 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.

20 Astbury Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£186,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.7% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£127,000

Growth on file: 10.7% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

5 December 2006Most recent
£127,000
+135.2%over 8 years
16 July 1998
£53,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS3 3YB: £190,000 (2023–2022).

Nearby sales in WS3 3YB

On the street

Versus other Astbury Close homes

Four headline reads against 39 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 20 Astbury Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,352

Street avg £2,267

On par

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par

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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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1 Buxton Road

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1 Cook Road

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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

0.5 km

Bloxwich North Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.9 km

Abbey Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS3 3YB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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