What type of property is 2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH?

2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH is a 3-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH?

2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH last sold for £320,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH?

2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH have?

The only planning records linked to 2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH?

2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH is in council tax band E.

Where is 2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH located?

2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS5 postcode district.

Is 2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH 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.

Which schools serve 2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH?

The closest primary school to 2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH is Yew Tree Primary School (857m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Q3 Academy Great Barr (1.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH?

The closest rail stop to 2 Bracken Wood, WS5 3LH is Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station, 2.4km away.

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2 Bracken Wood, Walsall, WS5 3LH

Extendable2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Bracken Wood

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

2 Bracken Wood is a three-bedroom detached house in Walsall (WS5 3LH). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. Other recorded features include outbuildings and attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £380,000 is 18.8% above the 2024 sale price. Last sale on file: £320,000 in March 2024.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
OutbuildingsYes
LandYes
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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.

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bracken Wood, Walsall, WS5 3LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 2 Bracken Wood is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

2 applications on record at 2 Bracken Wood, Walsall, WS5 3LH

2decisions3documents

Dec 2010
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Two Horse Chestnut tree crown lift to 12ft, One Ash tree prune off dead branches & One Sycamore tree crown lfit to 12ft.,
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
10/1231/TR
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksFeb 2025Decision

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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.

2 Bracken Wood valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£380,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£320,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 March 2024Most recent
£320,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in WS5 3LH: £247,000 (2024–2010).

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.4 km

Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.9 km

Yew Tree Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS5 3LH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

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