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Energy Performance Certificate

12 St. Josephs Close

WS3 4JA

WALSALL

Current

B

85

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in WALSALL, WS3 4JA. The property offers 195m² (2099 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. With an EPC rating of B (85/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Estimated annual energy costs are £1443, comprising £1088 for heating, £253 for hot water, and £102 for lighting. The property produces 4.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

How Does 12 St. Josephs Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 85/100, this WALSALL property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. At £1443 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 195m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 4.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the WS3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property85
Average60
+42% better
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vs WALSALL

This property85
Average61
+39% better
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vs WS3

This property85
Average61
+39% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 85/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £724/year more than the WALSALL average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Current
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

B(85 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

Based on assessment dated 25 Jun 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

12 St. Josephs Close

WS3 4JA

WALSALL

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

195.0

8.0 total rooms

8.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

85 / 100

Potential: 86

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CO₂ Emissions

4.1 tonnes/year

21 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

112 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

25 Jun 2025

marketed sale

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About WALSALL

WALSALL is situated in Walsall, West Midlands. Properties in WALSALL have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £369 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The WS3 postcode district contains over 17000 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1088.0/yr

Save £72/yr

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Hot Water

£253.0/yr

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Lighting

93.0% low energy

£102.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

High performance glazing

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Good lighting efficiency

Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ryders Hayes School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayWS3 4HX

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Pelsall Village School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayWS3 4NJ

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

St Michael's Church of England C Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayWS3 4JJ

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Outstanding

Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayWS4 1BW

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Little Bloxwich CofE VC Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayWS3 3DL

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

St Francis Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayWS4 1RH

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayWS8 7EG

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Rivers Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayWS3 1LY

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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