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

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 21 Bear Lane Close

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

21 Bear Lane Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1BH). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2017–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 26.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 is 29.7% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£249/sq ft) was about 52.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 8 years since the last transfer (January 2018). At 59 m² it's 25.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (79 m² median across 29 EPCs).

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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Bear Lane Close

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 2)
Sept 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2017from Oct 2016
EPC improved fromE53toC71
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
89%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Mid 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Bear Lane Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Bear Lane Close has no planning applications on record.

7

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.

21 Bear Lane Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 26.4% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£158,000

Growth on file: 26.4% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 January 2018Most recent

    £158,000

    +26.4%over 10 months

  2. 5 April 2017

    £125,000

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

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.

On co₂ emissions, 21 Bear Lane Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,678

Street avg £2,197

Above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Bear Lane Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£232k

1 Common Lane, Polesworth

B78 1LR

3 bed
£233k

1 Birch Grove, Birchmoor

B78 1AP

3 bed1 bath
£251k

1 Connemara Close, Dordon

B78 1TY

3 bed1 bath
£310k

1 Chetwynd Avenue, Polesworth

B78 1JU

3 bed1 bath
£145k

1 Aldridge Close, Birchmoor

B78 1AX

2 bed
£386k

1 Byford Drive, Polesworth

B78 1LJ

4 bed2 bath
£465k

1 Cockspur Street, Birchmoor

B78 1AJ

4 bed
£200k

1 Birchmoor Road, Birchmoor

B78 1AU

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

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21 Bear Lane Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1BH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.