1 BASALT LANE
WEDNESBURY, WEST MIDLANDS WS10 8WF
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£360,000 Mar 2026
Price per m²
£3,440/m²
Local average
£305,500 (+22.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (8,553 of 33,755)
Street crime
373 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Four bedroom detached family home
- Huge corner plot
- Tastefully finished
- Stunning lake and wildlife nearby
- Prime location
- Downstairs WC
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Wednesbury itself is a very prestigious and sought after area. Very popular location with fantastic local amenities, parks, bars, shops and restaurants and brilliant travel links including the M6 motorway just a short drive away.
The property briefly comprises of large corner plot, Garage and driveway, spacious hallway, downstairs WC, stunning kitchen/diner, large lounge, four double bedrooms - one with En-suite, modern family bathroom, boarded loft space and a large garden at the rear.
Hallway - spacious hallway - front access and window to front (double glazed)
Lounge - 3.22m x 6.20m - modern space with patio doors leading to patio area. Large skylight windows to rear elevation (double glazed).
Kitchen/Diner- 2.68m (plus bay window) x 8.48m - Stunning! Wall & base units, sink/drainer, ample amounts of worktop space, 5 ring gas hob with extractor fan, double electric oven, integrated fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Wooden floor, Lovely bay window to side. It has space for a huge dining table. Double glazed window to front and patio doors to rear overlooking garden area. A fantastic area to both cook and dine.
Downstairs WC - WC and wash hand basin and modern rad.
Bedroom 1 - 3.08m (plus recess) x 3.15m (plus large wardrobes) - Double aspect, windows to rear and side (double glazed), built in wardrobes and access to En-suite.
En-suite - walk in shower, extractor fan, WC, wash hand basin, rad and window to front (double glazed)
Bedroom 2 - 3.99m x 3.24m - Built in wardrobes and space for further furniture. Window to front (double glazed)
Bedroom 3 - 2.87m x 3.15m - window to front (double glazed) and space for wardrobes.
Bedroom 4 - 2.82m x 3.22m - Another double bedroom! Window to rear (double glazed)
Family Bathroom - Luxurious bath with over head shower, WC, wash hand basin, towel rad and window to rear (double glazed)
Garage - Up and over door with access through front or rear garden.
Rear garden - Beautiful large garden, cleverly landscaped with both artificial lawn and patio areas. Access to the garage. Perfect for family entertaining. In the summer - a must see!
EPC Rating = B
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Listed by
North West & Midlands
Yopa Property Ltd
Reference: 166028741
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 14/10/2020
Expiry date: 13/10/2030
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500
Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 2
Risk: In flood risk area
Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)
Price history
24% since 2020
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 31/03/2026 (3 months ago) | £360,000 | +24.1% |
| Sold | 16/10/2020 (5 years ago) | £289,995 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 STANBURY AVENUE, WEDNESBURY, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS10 8QG | £250,000 | 28/09/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 15 BASALT LANE, WEDNESBURY, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS10 8WF | £320,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached |
| 12 BAGWALL CRESCENT, WEDNESBURY, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS10 8WA | £335,000 | 10/08/2022 | Detached |
| 15 BAGWALL CRESCENT, WEDNESBURY, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS10 8WA | £320,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
| 14 CERAMIC CLOSE, WEDNESBURY, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS10 8WG | £272,995 | 04/08/2021 | Detached |
| 89 BERRY AVENUE, WEDNESBURY, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS10 8QF | £255,600 | 02/08/2021 | Detached |
| 87 BERRY AVENUE, WEDNESBURY, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS10 8QF | £234,995 | 02/08/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £320,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £278,098 (6 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Walsall. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Walsall. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Walsall.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Black Country: £922/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Wiggle Cycles | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | Moxley Rd / Sandwell Avenue | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | Wiley Ave / Berry Avenue | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Gap Furniture | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Willenhall | 1.2 miles |
| Train station | Darlaston | 1.5 miles |
| Hospital | Bilston Street Surgery | 3.3 miles |
| University | University of Wolverhampton Wulfruna Campus | 3.6 miles |
| University | University of Wolverhampton | 3.7 miles |
| Hospital | krishna pemmaraju | 5.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 162 |
| Shoplifting | 47 |
| Vehicle crime | 37 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 |
| Public order | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Burglary | 16 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Total incidents | 373 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Academy Darlaston | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Good — 18 May 2017 |
| Pinfold Street Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 5 Jul 2017 |
| Rowley View Nursery School | Nursery | 0.5 miles | Outstanding — 24 Oct 2013 |
| Old Church Church of England C Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 23 Jun 2024 |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 24 Nov 2022 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).