What type of property is 1a, Commonside, WS3 4QL?

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

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Commonside, WS3 4QL?

The current EPC rating for 1a, 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.

What is the floor area of 1a, Commonside, WS3 4QL?

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

How is 1a, Commonside, WS3 4QL heated?

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

What planning history does 1a, Commonside, WS3 4QL have?

The only planning records linked to 1a, Commonside, WS3 4QL are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

1a, Commonside, WS3 4QL is in council tax band E.

Where is 1a, Commonside, WS3 4QL located?

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

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

Police records around 1a, 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.

Which schools serve 1a, Commonside, WS3 4QL?

The closest primary school to 1a, 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 transport links are near 1a, Commonside, WS3 4QL?

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

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1a, Commonside, Pelsall, Walsall, WS3 4QL

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

172 m²

1851 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a 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 E. 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).

At 172 m² it's 25.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (137 m² median across 10 EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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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.

1a'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 1a, Commonside, Pelsall, Walsall, WS3 4QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 1a is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

2 applications on record at 1a, Commonside, Pelsall, Walsall, WS3 4QL

2decisions5documents1nearby

Apr 2013
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T1 Sycamore - repollard back to first pollard point
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
13/0323/TR
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Tree WorksJun 2023Decision

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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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£478,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

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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.

On floor area, 1a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

58 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

Below

Floor Area

172 m²

Street avg 130 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.9 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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

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

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