What type of property is 26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT?

26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT?

26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT last sold for £123,000 in December 2023, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £65,500 in April 2016, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2016 and December 2023, 26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT rose from £65,500 to £123,000, a change of £57,500. That works out to roughly +8.6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT?

The current EPC rating for 26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2015 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT?

26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WV6 0AT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT?

26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT 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 26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT located?

26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT sits in Wolverhampton. It falls within the WV6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT?

Police records around 26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 62% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT?

The closest primary school to 26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT is West Park Primary School (423m), one of 32 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wolverhampton Girls' High School (882m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT?

The closest underground stop to 26 Walpole Street, WV6 0AT is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), 1.6km away. The nearest rail option is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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26 Walpole Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0AT

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 26 Walpole Street

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

26 Walpole Street is a mid-terrace house in Wolverhampton (WV6 0AT). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2016–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £165,000 is 34.1% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£143/sq ft) was about 129.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2023 at £123,000.

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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.

26 Walpole Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Nov 2015

EPC improved fromE49toC72

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Walpole Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Walpole Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

11 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.

26 Walpole Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£165,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£123,000

Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

15 December 2023Most recent
£123,000
+87.8%over 7 years
21 April 2016
£65,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WV6 0AT: £180,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WV6 0AT

On the street

Versus other Walpole Street homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 26 Walpole Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,538

Street avg £943

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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 Austin Street

WV6 0NP

2 bed1 bath

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1 Bransdale Close

WV6 0TN

£152k

1 Chetwood Close

WV6 0XB

2 bed

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1 Crowther Grove

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1 Denmark 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 Wolverhampton district page.

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.6 km

Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.4 km

West Park Primary School. 39 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WV6 0AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WV6 0AT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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