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5 Orchard Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1DB

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
107 m²
1152 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Orchard Close

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

5 Orchard Close is a three-bedroom 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 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 107 m² the property is well over the postcode median (78 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). Across 2011–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £336,000 is 31.8% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£221/sq ft) was about 35.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2018 at £255,000.

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
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageIntegral

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2018from Jun 2009
EPC improved fromD65toC70
Low Energy Lighting
0%79%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £955 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Orchard Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Orchard Close has no planning applications on record.

7

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 5 Orchard Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£336,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 7 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£255,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 December 2018Most recent

    £255,000

    +50.9%over 7 years

  2. 17 November 2011

    £169,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1DB: £170,000 (2020–2014).

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.

On price per m², 5 Orchard Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,383

Street avg £1,843

Strongly above

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 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 · every report is £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.
£310k

1 Chetwynd Avenue, Polesworth

B78 1JU

3 bed1 bath
£251k

1 Connemara Close, Dordon

B78 1TY

3 bed1 bath
£233k

1 Birch Grove, Birchmoor

B78 1AP

3 bed1 bath
£232k

1 Common Lane, Polesworth

B78 1LR

3 bed
£386k

1 Byford Drive, Polesworth

B78 1LJ

4 bed2 bath
£465k

1 Cockspur Street, Birchmoor

B78 1AJ

4 bed
£145k

1 Aldridge Close, Birchmoor

B78 1AX

2 bed
£389k

1 Baxters Court, Polesworth

B78 1FE

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

Polesworth Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Nethersole CofE Academy. 7 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Orchard Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1DB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.