78 Skip Lane, Walsall, WS5 3LR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 807 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £494,308 , which equates to approximately £612 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Jan 1999 for £108,000. Since then, the value has increased by £386,308, representing a 357.7% increase, or approximately 13.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £494,308 is:

  • 22.9% lower than the average property price on Skip Lane
  • 11.7% lower than the average in the WS5 3LR postcode area
  • and 73.2% higher than the average price for Walsall as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 May 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
807 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£494,308
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£612
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Skip Lane, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 3LR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 May 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Oct 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 28.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 12 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WS5 3LR

11 th / 23
Price Rank
12% lower than average
15 th / 15
Size Rank
41% smaller than average
1 st / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
49% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WS5 3LR , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 15 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£494,308
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+358 %
11 Jan 1999
£108,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 8 Oct 2024
rooms: 8
size: 1572 sq ft
sale price: £570,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1198 sq ft
sale price: £249,950
sale date: 14 Sep 2009
rooms: 5
size: 924 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 31 May 2012

Data Sources

The property at 78 Skip Lane, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 3LR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 11 Jan 1999. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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