What type of property is 34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE?

34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE?

34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE last sold for £211,500 in November 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £61,750 in April 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between April 1999 and November 2022, 34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE rose from £61,750 to £211,500, a change of £149,750. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE have?

The current EPC rating for 34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE?

34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 1DE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE heated?

The latest EPC at 34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE?

34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE 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 34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE located?

34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE sits in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Warwickshire.

Is 34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE in a safe area?

Police records around 34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE 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 34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE?

The closest primary school to 34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE is The Nethersole CofE Academy (657m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Polesworth School (1.1km).

What is the nearest station to 34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE?

The closest bus stop to 34 Rickyard Close, B78 1DE is Polesworth Fish Bar, 172m away. The nearest rail option is Polesworth Rail Station, 764m away.

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34 Rickyard Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1DE

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 34 Rickyard Close

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

34 Rickyard Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1DE). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 58 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sale on file: £211,500 in November 2022. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. Across 1999–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£339/sq ft) was about 75.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromC70toD67

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 34 Rickyard Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

34 Rickyard Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

34 Rickyard Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£226,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£211,500

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

11 November 2022Most recent
£211,500
+32.2%over 4 years
27 March 2018
£160,000
+33.4%over 12 years
24 February 2006
£119,950
+73.8%over 5 years
18 October 2000
£69,000
+11.7%over 1 year
8 April 1999
£61,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1DE: £365,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in B78 1DE

On the street

Versus other Rickyard Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 34 Rickyard Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,647

Street avg £2,723

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.2 km

Polesworth Fish Bar — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

The Nethersole CofE Academy. 9 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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