What kind of home is 5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA?

5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA is a 2-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA last change hands?

5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA last sold for £275,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £165,000 in June 2011, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA?

Across 2 sales between June 2011 and October 2023, 5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA rose from £165,000 to £275,000, a change of £110,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA?

The current EPC rating for 5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA?

5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 24% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WS3 4LA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA use?

The latest EPC at 5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA?

5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA in?

5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA?

Police records around 5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA 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 5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA?

The closest primary school to 5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA is St Michael's Church of England C Primary School (107m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy (1.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA?

The closest rail stop to 5 Almond Close, WS3 4LA is Bloxwich Rail Station, 2.7km away. The nearest bus option is The Lakes, 3.0km away.

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5 Almond Close, Walsall, WS3 4LA

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Almond Close

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

5 Almond Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Walsall (WS3 4LA). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2011–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£387/sq ft) was about 82% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 66 m² it's 22.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (85 m² median across 8 EPCs). Most recent transfer: October 2023 at £275,000.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from May 2010

EPC improved fromE52toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Almond Close, Walsall, WS3 4LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Almond Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

5 Almond Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£296,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£275,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

12 October 2023Most recent
£275,000
+66.7%over 12 years
2 June 2011
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS3 4LA: £245,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in WS3 4LA

On the street

Versus other Almond Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Almond Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,167

Street avg £2,563

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

2.7 km

Bloxwich Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Michael's Church of England C Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WS3 4LA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS3 4LA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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