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42a, Kiln Way, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1JF

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
99 m²
1066 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 49
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 42a

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

42a is a detached house in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1JF). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in August 2001. At 99 m² the property is well over the postcode median (72 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 85% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £283,000 sits 191.8% above the 2001 sale of £97,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£91/sq ft) was about 51% below the postcode norm.

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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.

42a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E49
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42a, Kiln Way, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1JF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

42a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£283,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2001)

£97,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 August 2001Most recent

    £97,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1JF: £288,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Kiln Way homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 42a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£980

Street avg £2,626

Strongly below

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42a

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.
£269k

1 Alan Smith Close, Polesworth

B78 1PU

£310k

1 Chetwynd Avenue, Polesworth

B78 1JU

3 bed1 bath
£252k

1 Bardon View Road, Dordon

B78 1QR

£251k

1 Connemara Close, Dordon

B78 1TY

3 bed1 bath
£249k

1 Bear Lane Close, Polesworth

B78 1BH

£233k

1 Birch Grove, Birchmoor

B78 1AP

3 bed1 bath
£232k

1 Common Lane, Polesworth

B78 1LR

3 bed
£230k

1 Congrave Way, Dordon

B78 1EW

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

0.1 km

Hermitage Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

The Polesworth School. 11 schools nearby.

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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 42a, Kiln Way, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1JF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.