What kind of home is 5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL?

5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL last change hands?

5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL last sold for £225,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £125,000 in September 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL changed over time?

Across 3 sales between September 2007 and August 2023, 5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL rose from £125,000 to £225,000, a change of £100,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL?

The current EPC rating for 5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL?

5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL use?

The latest EPC at 5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL?

5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL in?

5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL?

Police records around 5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL 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 5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL?

The closest primary school to 5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL is Delves Infant School (620m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Joseph Leckie Academy (1.2km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL?

The closest rail stop to 5 Burford Close, WS5 4HL is Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station, 768m away.

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5 Burford Close, Walsall, WS5 4HL

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Burford Close

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

5 Burford Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Walsall (WS5 4HL). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2007–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£238/sq ft) was about 120.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2023 for £225,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromD67toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

7%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Burford Close, Walsall, WS5 4HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Burford Close 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.

Latest sale on 5 Burford Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£225,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

3 August 2023Most recent
£225,000
+82.9%over 9 years
28 October 2013
£123,000
-1.6%over 6 years
27 September 2007
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS5 4HL: £121,000 (2025–2005).

Nearby sales in WS5 4HL

On the street

Versus other Burford Close homes

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

On epc rating, 5 Burford Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,557

Street avg £1,579

Above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

Delves Infant School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WS5 4HL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS5 4HL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.5dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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