What kind of home is 55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR?

55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR sell for?

55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR last sold for £180,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £65,000 in March 2010, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR?

Across 2 sales between March 2010 and October 2023, 55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR rose from £65,000 to £180,000, a change of £115,000. That works out to roughly +7.8% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR?

The current EPC rating for 55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in August 2010. It has improved from a G recorded in August 2009 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR?

55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,100 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR use?

The latest EPC at 55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR?

55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR is in council tax band D.

Which area is 55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR in?

55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR sits in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Warwickshire.

How safe is the area around 55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR?

Police records around 55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR 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 55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR?

The closest primary school to 55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR is The Nethersole CofE Academy (628m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Polesworth School (1.0km).

How well connected is 55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR?

The closest bus stop to 55 Bridge Street, B78 1DR is Bridge, 152m away. The nearest rail option is Polesworth Rail Station, 813m away.

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55 Bridge Street, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1DR

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

102 m²

1100 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 55 Bridge Street

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

55 Bridge Street is a three-bedroom detached house in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1DR). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1100 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2010) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). The latest certificate is from August 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £263,000 is 46.1% above the 2023 sale price. Most recent transfer: October 2023 at £180,000.

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

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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.

55 Bridge Street'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 30 Aug 2020

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2010

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2010from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromG9toD64

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 55 Bridge Street, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

55 Bridge Street 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2010.

Current estimate

£263,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£180,000

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

25 October 2023Most recent
£180,000
+176.9%over 13 years
26 March 2010
£65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1DR: £276,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in B78 1DR

On the street

Versus other Bridge Street homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 55 Bridge Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,761

Street avg £2,061

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Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 142 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Bridge — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Nethersole CofE Academy. 9 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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