What type of property is 51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF?

51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF last change hands?

51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF last sold for £252,500 in September 2025. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £55,450 in December 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF changed over time?

Across 4 sales between December 1997 and September 2025, 51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF rose from £55,450 to £252,500, a change of £197,050. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF?

The current EPC rating for 51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF?

51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 1JF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF heated?

The latest EPC at 51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF?

51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF 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 51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF located?

51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF sits in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Warwickshire.

Is 51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF in a safe area?

Police records around 51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF 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 51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF?

The closest primary school to 51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF is Birchwood Primary School (801m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Polesworth School (723m).

What transport links are near 51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF?

The closest bus stop to 51 Kiln Way, B78 1JF is Hermitage Close, 125m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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51 Kiln Way, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1JF

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 51 Kiln Way

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

51 Kiln Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1JF). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was September 2025 at £252,500 — fresh data. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£361/sq ft) was about 94.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes
Corner plotYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2014from Apr 2014

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

May 2025from Dec 2014

EPC improved fromD63toC71

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 Kiln Way, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1JF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51 Kiln Way 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.

51 Kiln Way has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£251,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£252,500

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

16 September 2025Most recent
£252,500
+83.6%over 15 years
4 July 2010
£137,500
+97.8%over 9 years
20 July 2000
£69,500
+25.3%over 2 years
12 December 1997
£55,450

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1JF: £288,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in B78 1JF

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 price per m², 51 Kiln Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,885

Street avg £2,505

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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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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