What kind of home is 21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB?

21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB sell for?

21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB last sold for £146,500 in February 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £129,950 in January 2007, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2007 and February 2016, 21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB rose from £129,950 to £146,500, a change of £16,550. That works out to roughly +1.3% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB?

The current EPC rating for 21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in September 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB?

21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (843 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 1DB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB use?

The latest EPC at 21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB?

21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB 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.

Which area is 21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB in?

21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB sits in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Warwickshire.

How safe is the area around 21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB?

Police records around 21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB 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.

What schools are near 21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB?

The closest primary school to 21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB is The Nethersole CofE Academy (595m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Polesworth School (1.8km).

What transport links are near 21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB?

The closest rail stop to 21 Orchard Close, B78 1DB is Polesworth Rail Station, 66m away. The nearest bus option is Orchard Close, 88m away.

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21 Orchard Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1DB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

843 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Orchard Close

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

21 Orchard Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1DB). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 843 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2011) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). The latest certificate is from September 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2007–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £232,000 sits 58.4% above the 2016 sale of £146,500. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in February 2016.

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
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

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.

21 Orchard Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Sept 2021

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Orchard Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Orchard 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.

21 Orchard Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.3% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£146,500

Growth on file: 1.3% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

3 February 2016Most recent
£146,500
+12.7%over 9 years
24 January 2007
£129,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1DB: £172,000 (2020–2014).

Nearby sales in B78 1DB

On the street

Versus other Orchard Close homes

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

CO₂ Emissions for 21 Orchard Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,870

Street avg £1,929

On par

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 90 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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

Polesworth Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Nethersole CofE Academy. 7 schools nearby.

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