What type of property is 4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN?

4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN is a 4-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot and which has been extended.

When did 4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN last change hands?

4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN last sold for £356,500 in July 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £95,500 in July 2001, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2001 and July 2017, 4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN rose from £95,500 to £356,500, a change of £261,000. That works out to roughly +8.6% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN?

The current EPC rating for 4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN?

4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (1,464 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN?

4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN is in council tax band D.

Where is 4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN located?

4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN sits in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Warwickshire.

What is crime like near 4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN?

Police records around 4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN 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 4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN?

The closest primary school to 4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN is Birchwood Primary School (885m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Polesworth School (807m).

What transport links are near 4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN?

The closest bus stop to 4 Hermitage Close, B78 1EN is Hermitage Close, 41m away. The nearest rail option is Polesworth Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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4 Hermitage Close, Tamworth Road, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1EN

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

136 m²

1464 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Hermitage Close

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

4 Hermitage Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1EN). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2013) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from April 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot.

Last sold in July 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across 2001–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £421,000 is 18.1% above the 2017 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

4 Hermitage 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 12 Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Hermitage Close, Tamworth Road, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Hermitage Close has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Hermitage Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£421,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£356,500

Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

13 July 2017Most recent
£356,500
+273.3%over 15 years
19 July 2001
£95,500

Median price across the last 4 sales in B78 1EN: £137,950 (2025–2001).

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Hermitage Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

The Polesworth School. 11 schools nearby.

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