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

Property type
End terrace
Floor Ground
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
34 m²
366 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Lamphouse Cottages

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

3 Lamphouse Cottages is an end-of-terrace house in Birchmoor, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1AA). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good. Main heating runs on lpg.

It hasn't traded since March 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2003–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £285,000 is 14% above the 2007 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£683/sq ft) was about 350.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
—
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Nov 2018
EPC improved fromE49toC70
Main Fuel
LPGCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, Birchmoor, Tamworth, B78 1AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Lamphouse Cottages has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£285,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.0% per year over 4 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2007)

£250,000

Growth on file: 9.0% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 March 2007Most recent

    £250,000

    +42.9%over 4 years

  2. 29 January 2003

    £175,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in B78 1AA: £318,000 (2019–2003).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Lamphouse Cottages

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Tamworth district page.
Full Tamworth report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising 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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Lamphouse Cottages, Dark Lane, Birchmoor, Tamworth, B78 1AA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.