What kind of home is 2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA?

2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA is a semi-detached house.

When did 2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA last change hands?

2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA last sold for £420,000 in July 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £175,000 in January 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA?

Across 3 sales between January 2003 and July 2019, 2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA rose from £175,000 to £420,000, a change of £245,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA?

The current EPC rating for 2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA is F with a score of 32 out of 100, lodged in October 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA?

2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA has a recorded floor area of 195 m² (2,099 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA use?

The latest EPC at 2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA?

2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA in?

2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA sits in Birchmoor, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Warwickshire.

What is crime like near 2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA?

Police records around 2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA show an average of 146 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (20% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA?

The closest primary school to 2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA is Birchwood Primary School (851m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Polesworth School (819m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA?

The closest bus stop to 2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, B78 1AA is Game Cock Inn, 353m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, Birchmoor, Tamworth, B78 1AA

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

195 m²

2099 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 32

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Lamphouse Cottages

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

2 Lamphouse Cottages is a semi-detached house in Birchmoor, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1AA). It has a recorded floor area of 195 m² (around 2099 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows an F (score 32), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 2 certificates since November 2018. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg.

Across 2003–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Most recent transfer: July 2019 at £420,000.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

2 Lamphouse Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2019

EPC Rating

F32

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 October 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Nov 2018

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC FNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, Birchmoor, Tamworth, B78 1AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Lamphouse Cottages has no planning applications on record.

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7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2003.

Current estimate

£444,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£420,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

9 July 2019Most recent
£420,000
+32.1%over 12 years
29 March 2007
£318,000
+81.7%over 4 years
31 January 2003
£175,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in B78 1AA: £212,500 (2007–2003).

Nearby sales in B78 1AA

3 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, Birchmoor, Tamworth, B78 1AA
Sold Mar 2007
£250,000

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Area

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Crime

146/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Game Cock Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

The Polesworth School. 19 schools nearby.

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