What type of property is 31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA?

31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA last change hands?

31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA last sold for £103,000 in September 2009, around 17 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £41,500 in August 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 1997 and September 2009, 31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA rose from £41,500 to £103,000, a change of £61,500. That works out to roughly +7.8% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA have?

The current EPC rating for 31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. It has dropped from a D recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA?

31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA?

31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA 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.

Where is 31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA located?

31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA?

Police records around 31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA 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 31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA?

The closest primary school to 31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA is Delves Infant School (1.1km), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Q3 Academy Great Barr (1.5km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA?

The closest rail stop to 31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA is Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station, 568m away.

Are there any environmental risks at 31 Burdock Close, WS5 4SA?

Strategic noise mapping records 62.76 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 57.11 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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31 Burdock Close, Walsall, WS5 4SA

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 31 Burdock Close

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

31 Burdock Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Walsall (WS5 4SA). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (June 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in September 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 1997–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £166,000 sits 61.2% above the 2009 sale of £103,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs).

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

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromD56toE48

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Burdock Close, Walsall, WS5 4SA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Burdock 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.

31 Burdock Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£166,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2009)

£103,000

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

15 September 2009Most recent
£103,000
-3.7%over 3 years
9 December 2005
£107,000
+157.8%over 8 years
28 August 1997
£41,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS5 4SA: £125,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in WS5 4SA

On the street

Versus other Burdock Close homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

31 Burdock Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,746

Street avg £1,716

On par

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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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1 Burdock Close

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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

0.6 km

Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

1.1 km

Delves Infant School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

62.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS5 4SA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

57.1dB

Moderate

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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