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1 Orchard Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1DB

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
107 m²
1152 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Orchard Close

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

1 Orchard Close is a detached house in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1DB). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 107 m² the property is well over the postcode median (77 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

1 Orchard Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Mar 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 27 March 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2016from Aug 2015
EPC improved fromD68toC69
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Orchard Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Orchard Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

1 Orchard Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£313,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1DB: £172,000 (2020–2015).

On the street

Versus other Orchard Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 1 Orchard Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Orchard Close

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £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.
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1 Baxters Court, Polesworth

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£246k

1 Bear Lane Close, Polesworth

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£245k

1 Bardon View Road, Dordon

B78 1QR

£410k

1 Chapel Court, Dunns Lane, Dordon

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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

146/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Polesworth Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Nethersole CofE Academy. 7 schools nearby.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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