What type of property is 12 Francis Close, B78 1BL?

12 Francis Close, B78 1BL is a semi-detached house.

What did 12 Francis Close, B78 1BL sell for?

12 Francis Close, B78 1BL last sold for £190,000 in August 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Francis Close, B78 1BL?

The current EPC rating for 12 Francis Close, B78 1BL is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Francis Close, B78 1BL?

12 Francis Close, B78 1BL has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 1BL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Francis Close, B78 1BL heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Francis Close, B78 1BL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Francis Close, B78 1BL?

12 Francis Close, B78 1BL is in council tax band C.

Where is 12 Francis Close, B78 1BL located?

12 Francis Close, B78 1BL sits in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Warwickshire.

Is 12 Francis Close, B78 1BL in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Francis Close, B78 1BL 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 12 Francis Close, B78 1BL?

The closest primary school to 12 Francis Close, B78 1BL is The Nethersole CofE Academy (647m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Polesworth School (1.3km).

How well connected is 12 Francis Close, B78 1BL?

The closest bus stop to 12 Francis Close, B78 1BL is Goodere Drive, 118m away. The nearest rail option is Polesworth Rail Station, 589m away.

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12 Francis Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1BL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Francis Close

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

12 Francis Close is a semi-detached house in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1BL). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

A recent sale: £190,000 in August 2025. Today's modelled estimate of £238,000 is 25.3% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 39.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromD58toE44

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Aug 2024from May 2014

EPC improved fromE44toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%70%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Francis Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Francis 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.

12 Francis Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£190,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 August 2025Most recent
£190,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1BL: £197,000 (2022–2017).

Nearby sales in B78 1BL

On the street

Versus other Francis Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 12 Francis Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £2,044

Strongly above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Above

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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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Tamworth district page.

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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

Goodere Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Nethersole CofE Academy. 10 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 12 Francis Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1BL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.