What type of property is 14 Francis Close, B78 1BL?

14 Francis Close, B78 1BL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 14 Francis Close, B78 1BL last change hands?

14 Francis Close, B78 1BL last sold for £267,000 in June 2022, around 4 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Francis Close, B78 1BL?

The current EPC rating for 14 Francis Close, B78 1BL is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Francis Close, B78 1BL?

14 Francis Close, B78 1BL has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 1BL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Francis Close, B78 1BL heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Francis Close, B78 1BL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Francis Close, B78 1BL?

14 Francis Close, B78 1BL 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 14 Francis Close, B78 1BL located?

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

What is crime like near 14 Francis Close, B78 1BL?

Police records around 14 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 14 Francis Close, B78 1BL?

The closest primary school to 14 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).

What transport links are near 14 Francis Close, B78 1BL?

The closest bus stop to 14 Francis Close, B78 1BL is Goodere Drive, 118m away. The nearest rail option is Polesworth Rail Station, 589m away.

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14 Francis Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1BL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Francis Close

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

14 Francis Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1BL). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2013) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£303/sq ft) was about 81.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £267,000 in June 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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 Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Jul 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Francis Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 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.

Latest sale on 14 Francis Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£291,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£267,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 June 2022Most recent
£267,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1BL: £190,000 (2025–2017).

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.

Price per m² for 14 Francis Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,256

Street avg £1,936

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 91 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 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.

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

Goodere Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Nethersole CofE Academy. 10 schools nearby.

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FAQ

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