What kind of home is 16 New Street, B78 1AE?

16 New Street, B78 1AE is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 16 New Street, B78 1AE last change hands?

16 New Street, B78 1AE last sold for £125,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £35,500 in July 1997, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 New Street, B78 1AE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 1997 and May 2015, 16 New Street, B78 1AE rose from £35,500 to £125,000, a change of £89,500. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 New Street, B78 1AE?

The current EPC rating for 16 New Street, B78 1AE is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in February 2015. It has dropped from a D recorded in April 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 New Street, B78 1AE?

16 New Street, B78 1AE has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 New Street, B78 1AE use?

The latest EPC at 16 New Street, B78 1AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 New Street, B78 1AE?

16 New Street, B78 1AE is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 16 New Street, B78 1AE in?

16 New Street, B78 1AE sits in Birchmoor, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Warwickshire.

How safe is the area around 16 New Street, B78 1AE?

Police records around 16 New Street, B78 1AE show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 70% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (226% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 16 New Street, B78 1AE?

The closest primary school to 16 New Street, B78 1AE is Birchwood Primary School (693m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Polesworth School (690m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 New Street, B78 1AE?

The closest bus stop to 16 New Street, B78 1AE is Game Cock Inn, 187m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 New Street, Birchmoor, Tamworth, B78 1AE

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 New Street

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

16 New Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Birchmoor, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1AE). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2015) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (April 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a loft.

11 years since the last transfer (May 2015). Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £182,000 is 45.6% above the 2015 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
LoftYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Feb 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2015

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 New Street, Birchmoor, Tamworth, B78 1AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 New Street has no planning applications on record.

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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£182,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£125,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

21 May 2015Most recent
£125,000
+252.1%over 17 years
6 July 1997
£35,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1AE: £158,500 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in B78 1AE

On the street

Versus other New Street homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 16 New Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,506

Street avg £1,769

Below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Ankerside, Polesworth

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£186k

1 Birchwood Avenue, Dordon

B78 1QX

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1 Derek Avenue, Dordon

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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

0.2 km

Game Cock Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

The Polesworth School. 15 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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