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 £497,538 , which equates to approximately £616 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Jan 1999 for £108,000. Since then, the value has increased by £389,538, representing a 360.7% increase, or approximately 13.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £497,538 is:

  • 22.8% lower than the average property price on Skip Lane
  • 10.3% lower than the average in the WS5 3LR postcode area
  • and 85.2% 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)
£497,538
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£616
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 / 24
Price Rank
10% lower than average
17 th / 17
Size Rank
42% smaller than average
1 st / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
55% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£497,538
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+361 %
11 Jan 1999
£108,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
Low

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth Low
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 8 Oct 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 10 Mar 2025
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

Data Sources

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

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