What type of property is 19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH?

19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH last change hands?

19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH last sold for £177,500 in May 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £119,000 in October 2013, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2013 and May 2019, 19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH rose from £119,000 to £177,500, a change of £58,500. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH?

The current EPC rating for 19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH?

19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH heated?

The latest EPC at 19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH?

19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH 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.

Where is 19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH located?

19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH sits in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Warwickshire.

What is crime like near 19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH?

Police records around 19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH 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.

Which schools serve 19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH?

The closest primary school to 19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH is The Nethersole CofE Academy (399m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Polesworth School (1.6km).

How well connected is 19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH?

The closest bus stop to 19 Bear Lane Close, B78 1BH is Orchard Close, 125m away. The nearest rail option is Polesworth Rail Station, 268m away.

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19 Bear Lane Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1BH

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 19 Bear Lane Close

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

19 Bear Lane Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1BH). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since August 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2013–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £218,000 is 22.8% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£229/sq ft) was about 31.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £177,500 in May 2019.

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
Bathrooms1

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Aug 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Dec 2023from Nov 2013

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Bear Lane Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 Bear Lane Close 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.

19 Bear Lane Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£177,500

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

30 May 2019Most recent
£177,500
+49.2%over 5 years
3 October 2013
£119,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1BH: £195,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in B78 1BH

On the street

Versus other Bear Lane Close homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,465

Street avg £2,206

On par

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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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

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Orchard Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Nethersole CofE Academy. 6 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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