What kind of home is 18 New Street, B78 1AE?

18 New Street, B78 1AE is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 18 New Street, B78 1AE last change hands?

18 New Street, B78 1AE last sold for £134,000 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £37,950 in October 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 New Street, B78 1AE changed over time?

Across 4 sales between October 1998 and October 2016, 18 New Street, B78 1AE rose from £37,950 to £134,000, a change of £96,050. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 New Street, B78 1AE?

The current EPC rating for 18 New Street, B78 1AE is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in October 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 New Street, B78 1AE?

18 New Street, B78 1AE has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (1,356 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 59% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 1AE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 New Street, B78 1AE use?

The latest EPC at 18 New Street, B78 1AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 New Street, B78 1AE?

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

Which area is 18 New Street, B78 1AE in?

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

Is 18 New Street, B78 1AE in a safe area?

Police records around 18 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 18 New Street, B78 1AE?

The closest primary school to 18 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 is the nearest station to 18 New Street, B78 1AE?

The closest bus stop to 18 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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18 New Street, Birchmoor, Tamworth, B78 1AE

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

126 m²

1356 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 New Street

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

18 New Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Birchmoor, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1AE). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2014) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from October 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 126 m² the property is well over the postcode median (80 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in October 2016. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1998–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 is 47% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£99/sq ft) was about 24.6% below the postcode norm.

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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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 03 Oct 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2014

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Jun 2013

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 New Street, Birchmoor, Tamworth, B78 1AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 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 1998.

Current estimate

£197,000

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

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Last sold (2016)

£134,000

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

Sales timeline

12 October 2016Most recent
£134,000
+16.5%over 3 years
3 October 2013
£115,000
-6.5%over 6 years
6 September 2007
£123,000
+224.1%over 8 years
30 October 1998
£37,950

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

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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, 18 New Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,063

Street avg £1,803

Strongly below

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly below

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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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4 bed2 bath

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1 Cockspur Street, Birchmoor

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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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