# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WS2 9PZ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 17 BASSETT STREET, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS WS2 9PZ | | Price | £173,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 73 m² | | Last sold | £174,000 Jan 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 22/07/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,066/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,900 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - G (£350 - £450) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2478-3040-4203-7894-3200) ## Description This is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house located in Walsall. With valuable amenities in close proximity, rewarding rental returns and a tenant currently situated, this is a fantastic opportunity for investors looking to expand their portfolio! The home features 3 bedrooms, and a bathroom on the first floor, spacious lounge, kitchen and dining area on the ground floor, and a rear garden space. Investment Details It currently produces an annual gross income of £7,800 which could be increased by the new owner to a market rate of £9,960 with long term tenants currently situated. Considering the purchase price, this will make for a worthwhile addition to an investors property portfolio. For greater detail on this property's investment potential, please see the Let Property Pack linked below. If you are interested, please call us. Tenancy Details The current tenants have lived in the property for several years and have consistently paid their rent for the duration of their stay. They do not have any intentions to move out so hope to remain in the property. Let Property Sales are committed to facilitating a smooth transaction process and to allow for maximum commitment to the sale from both parties, a fully refundable buyers premium may apply to secure a property. This amount is not an additional cost and is refunded in the event of non completion. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241059) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241060) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241061) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241062) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241063) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241064) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241065) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241066) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241067) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241068) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241069) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241070) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241071) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241072) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241073) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241074) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241075) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241076) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241077) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241078) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241079) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241080) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241081) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148109153/241082) ## Floorplans - ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/148109153/241083) - Floor Plan ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #830450 - **Address:** 17 Bassett Street, WALSALL, WS2 9PZ - **Certificate Issued:** 08/08/2003 - **Work Completed:** 23/06/2003 - **Items:** 4 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #454170 - **Address:** 17 Bassett Street, WALSALL, WS2 9PZ - **Certificate Issued:** 14/02/2003 - **Work Completed:** 20/11/2002 - **Items:** 2 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 17 BASSETT STREET, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9PZ | £174,000 | 20/01/2025 | Semi-detached | | 17 BASSETT STREET, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9PZ | £90,000 | 04/06/2009 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 10 BASSETT STREET, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9PZ | £257,500 | 02/10/2023 | Terraced | | 25 CHESTER PLACE, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9UT | £128,000 | 28/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 9 RIPON ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9UU | £175,000 | 26/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 97 ALUMWELL ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9XQ | £135,000 | 02/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 112 MOAT ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9PY | £170,000 | 10/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 8 RIPON ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9UU | £122,000 | 11/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 9 RIPON ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9UU | £106,000 | 11/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 22 BASSETT STREET, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9PZ | £275,000 | 20/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 48 ALUMWELL ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9XF | £190,000 | 06/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 36 PARGETER STREET, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 8RP | £100,000 | 30/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 30 EXETER PLACE, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9UQ | £190,000 | 17/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 53 ALUMWELL ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9XQ | £188,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 17A PRIMLEY AVENUE, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9UP | £175,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 45 PRIMLEY AVENUE, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9UH | £163,000 | 06/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 50B ALUMWELL ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9XF | £200,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 22 EXETER PLACE, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9UQ | £215,000 | 28/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 46 DRAYTON STREET, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9PP | £184,000 | 02/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 40 ALUMWELL ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9XF | £190,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 40 ALUMWELL ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9XF | £190,000 | 09/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 15 ALUMWELL ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9XE | £162,000 | 19/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 116 ALUMWELL ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9XG | £180,000 | 27/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 116 MOAT ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 9PY | £200,000 | 11/10/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £266,250 (2 sales) **Area average:** £168,150 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £196,281 (32 Semi-detached, WS2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -11.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Walsall). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £815/mo - **Realistic:** £906/mo - **Optimistic:** £997/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Black Country (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £748/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Dalton Road, WS2 | £1,095/mo | 3 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,095/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.63% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £136,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £109,500 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,095/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 13.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £279/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6.7% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,370/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 43.9% - **10y growth:** 88.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Walsall; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.4% - **5y growth (index):** 24.1% - **10y growth (index):** 66.1% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 2 - **Risk:** In flood risk area - **Source:** Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)