What kind of home is 2 Francis Close, B78 1BL?

2 Francis Close, B78 1BL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Francis Close, B78 1BL last change hands?

2 Francis Close, B78 1BL last sold for £165,000 in September 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Francis Close, B78 1BL?

The current EPC rating for 2 Francis Close, B78 1BL is F with a score of 32 out of 100, lodged in June 2016. It has dropped from a E recorded in August 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Francis Close, B78 1BL?

2 Francis Close, B78 1BL has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Francis Close, B78 1BL use?

The latest EPC at 2 Francis Close, B78 1BL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Francis Close, B78 1BL?

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

Which area is 2 Francis Close, B78 1BL in?

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

Is 2 Francis Close, B78 1BL in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Francis Close, B78 1BL show an average of 146 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (20% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Francis Close, B78 1BL?

The closest primary school to 2 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 2 Francis Close, B78 1BL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Francis Close, B78 1BL is Goodere Drive, 118m away. The nearest rail option is Polesworth Rail Station, 589m away.

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2 Francis Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1BL

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 32

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Francis Close

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

2 Francis Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1BL). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows an F (score 32), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it E (August 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £249,000 sits 50.9% above the 2016 sale of £165,000. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in September 2016. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2022.

Specifications

What this property has

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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.

2 Francis Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Jun 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2016

EPC Rating

F32

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 19 June 2026

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Francis Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Francis Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1BL

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Jan 2022
Extension
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension with a maximum height of 3.8 metres, a maximum eaves height of 3.10 metres and extending 4.50 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
PAP/2021/0647
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£249,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£165,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 September 2016Most recent
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1BL: £197,000 (2026–2018).

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.

2 Francis Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,793

Street avg £2,179

Below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 92 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

8.3 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

146/mo

Falling 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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