What kind of home is 1a, New Street, B78 1AF?

1a, New Street, B78 1AF is a semi-detached house.

When did 1a, New Street, B78 1AF last change hands?

1a, New Street, B78 1AF last sold for £114,000 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £35,000 in June 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1a, New Street, B78 1AF changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 1996 and August 2018, 1a, New Street, B78 1AF rose from £35,000 to £114,000, a change of £79,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, New Street, B78 1AF?

The current EPC rating for 1a, New Street, B78 1AF is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, New Street, B78 1AF?

1a, New Street, B78 1AF has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 1AF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, New Street, B78 1AF use?

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

What is the council tax band for 1a, New Street, B78 1AF?

1a, New Street, B78 1AF 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 1a, New Street, B78 1AF in?

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

What is crime like near 1a, New Street, B78 1AF?

Police records around 1a, New Street, B78 1AF 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 1a, New Street, B78 1AF?

The closest primary school to 1a, New Street, B78 1AF is Birchwood Primary School (708m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Polesworth School (708m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1a, New Street, B78 1AF?

The closest bus stop to 1a, New Street, B78 1AF is Game Cock Inn, 208m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, New Street, Birchmoor, Tamworth, B78 1AF

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a semi-detached house in Birchmoor, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1AF). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump.

Across 1996–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £185,000 sits 62.3% above the 2018 sale of £114,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Sold August 2018 for £114,000.

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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.

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

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

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

1a 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 1996.

Current estimate

£185,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£114,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

9 August 2018Most recent
£114,000
+8.6%over 13 years
28 July 2005
£105,000
+200.0%over 9 years
6 June 1996
£35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1AF: £250,000 (2023–2021).

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On the street

Versus other New Street homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,701

Street avg £2,223

Below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 4.2 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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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

Birchwood Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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