What kind of home is 8 The Lair, B78 1BA?

8 The Lair, B78 1BA is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 The Lair, B78 1BA last change hands?

8 The Lair, B78 1BA last sold for £140,000 in April 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £160,000 in July 2006, so prices have been falling over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 The Lair, B78 1BA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2006 and April 2014, 8 The Lair, B78 1BA fell from £160,000 to £140,000, a change of £20,000. That works out to roughly -1.7% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 The Lair, B78 1BA?

The current EPC rating for 8 The Lair, B78 1BA is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 The Lair, B78 1BA?

8 The Lair, B78 1BA has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 1BA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 The Lair, B78 1BA use?

The latest EPC at 8 The Lair, B78 1BA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 The Lair, B78 1BA?

8 The Lair, B78 1BA is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 The Lair, B78 1BA in?

8 The Lair, B78 1BA sits in Birchmoor, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Warwickshire.

What is crime like near 8 The Lair, B78 1BA?

Police records around 8 The Lair, B78 1BA 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 8 The Lair, B78 1BA?

The closest primary school to 8 The Lair, B78 1BA is Birchwood Primary School (464m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Polesworth School (384m).

What is the nearest station to 8 The Lair, B78 1BA?

The closest bus stop to 8 The Lair, B78 1BA is Dexter Way, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 The Lair, Birchmoor, Tamworth, B78 1BA

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 The Lair

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

8 The Lair is a semi-detached house in Birchmoor, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1BA). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2006–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £248,000 sits 77.1% above the 2014 sale of £140,000. 12 years since the last transfer (April 2014). At 73 m² it's 19.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (91 m² median across 5 EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromC70toD67

Sept 2024from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromD67toC72

Low Energy Lighting

40%91%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 The Lair, Birchmoor, Tamworth, B78 1BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 The Lair 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.

8 The Lair valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£248,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.7% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£140,000

Growth on file: -1.7% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

29 April 2014Most recent
£140,000
-12.5%over 7 years
27 July 2006
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1BA: £192,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in B78 1BA

On the street

Versus other The Lair homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 The Lair runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,918

Street avg £2,607

Strongly below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 79 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.1 km

Dexter Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Polesworth School. 9 schools nearby.

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