What kind of home is 1 Commonside, WS3 4QL?

1 Commonside, WS3 4QL is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Commonside, WS3 4QL last change hands?

1 Commonside, WS3 4QL last sold for £305,000 in June 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Commonside, WS3 4QL have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Commonside, WS3 4QL is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Commonside, WS3 4QL?

1 Commonside, WS3 4QL has a recorded floor area of 172 m² (1,851 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 23% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WS3 4QL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Commonside, WS3 4QL use?

The latest EPC at 1 Commonside, WS3 4QL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Commonside, WS3 4QL?

1 Commonside, WS3 4QL is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Commonside, WS3 4QL in?

1 Commonside, WS3 4QL sits in Pelsall, Walsall, Walsall. It falls within the WS3 postcode district.

Is 1 Commonside, WS3 4QL in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Commonside, WS3 4QL 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 1 Commonside, WS3 4QL?

The closest primary school to 1 Commonside, WS3 4QL is St Michael's Church of England C Primary School (245m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy (1.4km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Commonside, WS3 4QL?

The closest rail stop to 1 Commonside, WS3 4QL is Bloxwich Rail Station, 2.8km away.

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1 Commonside, Pelsall, Walsall, WS3 4QL

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

172 m²

1851 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Commonside

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

1 Commonside is a four-bedroom detached house in Pelsall, Walsall, Walsall (WS3 4QL). It has a recorded floor area of 172 m² (around 1851 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).

Today's modelled estimate of £553,000 sits 81.3% above the 2013 sale of £305,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£165/sq ft) was about 24.7% below the postcode norm. At 172 m² it's 25.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (137 m² median across 10 EPCs). 13 years since the last transfer (June 2013).

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

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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.

1 Commonside's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromF38toD58

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

35%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Commonside, Pelsall, Walsall, WS3 4QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Commonside has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

1 Commonside valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£553,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£305,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 June 2013Most recent
£305,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS3 4QL: £450,000 (2022–2018).

Nearby sales in WS3 4QL

On the street

Versus other Commonside homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Commonside runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,773

Street avg £3,086

Strongly below

Floor Area

172 m²

Street avg 130 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.9 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Strongly below

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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

2.8 km

Bloxwich Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Michael's Church of England C Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS3 4QL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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