What kind of home is 1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS?

1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS?

1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS last sold for £270,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in July 2009, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS?

Across 2 sales between July 2009 and February 2024, 1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS rose from £125,000 to £270,000, a change of £145,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2009 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS?

1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WS5 3DS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS use?

The latest EPC at 1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS?

1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS in?

1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS?

Police records around 1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 77% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS?

The closest primary school to 1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS is Park Hall Junior Academy (765m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Mary's Grammar School (1.5km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS?

The closest rail stop to 1 Allington Close, WS5 3DS is Walsall Rail Station, 2.9km away.

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1 Allington Close, Walsall, WS5 3DS

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Allington Close

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

1 Allington Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Walsall (WS5 3DS). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 137.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2024 for £270,000.

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
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageDetached

Building

Central heatingYes

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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 3)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2010from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromF34toC72

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Nov 2023from Jan 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Allington Close, Walsall, WS5 3DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Allington 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2009.

Current estimate

£277,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£270,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

28 February 2024Most recent
£270,000
+116.0%over 14 years
6 July 2009
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS5 3DS: £205,000 (2024–2011).

Nearby sales in WS5 3DS

On the street

Versus other Allington Close homes

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

1 Allington Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,000

Street avg £2,751

Strongly above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.9 km

Walsall Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.8 km

Park Hall Junior Academy. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WS5 3DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS5 3DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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