What type of property is 14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF?

14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF is a semi-detached house.

When did 14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF last change hands?

14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF last sold for £45,000 in April 1998, around 28 years ago. Before that, it sold for £41,500 in September 1996, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1996 and April 1998, 14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF rose from £41,500 to £45,000, a change of £3,500. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF?

14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 24% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WS6 6EF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF?

14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF located?

14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF sits in Walsall. It falls within the WS6 postcode district in Staffordshire.

How safe is the area around 14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF?

Police records around 14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 51% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF?

The closest primary school to 14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF is Landywood Primary School (901m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Great Wyrley Academy (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF?

The closest bus stop to 14 Bentons Lane, WS6 6EF is Shaws Lane, 162m away. The nearest rail option is Landywood Rail Station, 571m away.

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14 Bentons Lane, Walsall, WS6 6EF

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 14 Bentons Lane

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

14 Bentons Lane is a semi-detached house in Walsall (WS6 6EF). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 55 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 19 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–151 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since July 2019. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 28 years, with the last transfer in April 1998. Across 1996–1998, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £117,000 sits 160% above the 1998 sale of £45,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£76/sq ft) was about 51% below the postcode norm. At 55 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2021from Jul 2019

EPC improved fromC72toE52

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2022from Feb 2021

EPC improved fromE52toC71

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Bentons Lane, Walsall, WS6 6EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Bentons Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications 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.

Current estimate

£117,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (1998)

£45,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

29 April 1998Most recent
£45,000
+8.4%over 1 year
19 September 1996
£41,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WS6 6EF: £258,700 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in WS6 6EF

On the street

Versus other Bentons Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 14 Bentons Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 69 (C)

On par

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 53 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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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1 Cromwell Court, Great Wyrley

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1 Ajax Close

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1 Acorn Close, Great Wyrley

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1 Achilles Close

WS6 6JW

2 bed1 bath

£171k

1 Broadmeadow Lane

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£177k

1 Cotswold Avenue, Great Wyrley

WS6 6BU

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

0.2 km

Shaws Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Landywood Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WS6 6EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WS6 6EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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