What type of property is 5 Balmain Crescent, WV11 1BG?

5 Balmain Crescent, WV11 1BG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 5 Balmain Crescent, WV11 1BG?

5 Balmain Crescent, WV11 1BG last sold for £185,000 in May 2022, around 4 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Balmain Crescent, WV11 1BG?

The current EPC rating for 5 Balmain Crescent, WV11 1BG is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Balmain Crescent, WV11 1BG?

5 Balmain Crescent, WV11 1BG has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WV11 1BG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Balmain Crescent, WV11 1BG heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Balmain Crescent, WV11 1BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Balmain Crescent, WV11 1BG?

5 Balmain Crescent, WV11 1BG 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 5 Balmain Crescent, WV11 1BG located?

5 Balmain Crescent, WV11 1BG sits in Wolverhampton. It falls within the WV11 postcode district.

Is 5 Balmain Crescent, WV11 1BG in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Balmain Crescent, WV11 1BG show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Balmain Crescent, WV11 1BG?

The closest primary school to 5 Balmain Crescent, WV11 1BG is Berrybrook Primary School (471m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Moreton School (891m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Balmain Crescent, WV11 1BG?

The closest bus stop to 5 Balmain Crescent, WV11 1BG is Wood Hayes Road, 855m away. In total there are 11 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Balmain Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV11 1BG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Balmain Crescent

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

5 Balmain Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wolverhampton (WV11 1BG). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 is 22.7% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£220/sq ft) was about 81.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2022 for £185,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

Before you decide

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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)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from May 2011

EPC improved fromE44toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Balmain Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV11 1BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Balmain Crescent has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

4applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£185,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 May 2022Most recent
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WV11 1BG: £165,500 (2023–2013).

Nearby sales in WV11 1BG

On the street

Versus other Balmain Crescent homes

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

On epc rating, 5 Balmain Crescent stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,372

Street avg £1,892

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Strongly above

Before you decide

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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 Addison Grove

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1 Fairview Road, Wednesfield

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3 bed1 bath

£180k

1 Arnhem Close

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Beechwood Avenue

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3 bed1 bath

£194k

1 Chestnut Grove

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£181k

1 Blackwood Avenue

WV11 1ED

2 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Wolverhampton district page.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.9 km

Wood Hayes Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Berrybrook Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WV11 1BG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WV11 1BG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

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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