What kind of home is 5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ?

5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ is a semi-detached house.

What did 5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ sell for?

5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ last sold for £154,250 in May 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £65,000 in September 2000, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2000 and May 2014, 5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ rose from £65,000 to £154,250, a change of £89,250. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in November 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ?

5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 1JJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ?

5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ has 3 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and side and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ?

5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ 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.

Which area is 5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ in?

5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ sits in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Warwickshire.

Is 5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ 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 5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ?

The closest primary school to 5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ is Birchwood Primary School (841m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Polesworth School (761m).

How well connected is 5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Ensor Drive, B78 1JJ is Bulls Head, 64m away. The nearest rail option is Polesworth Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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5 Ensor Drive, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1JJ

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Ensor Drive

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

5 Ensor Drive is a semi-detached house in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1JJ). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2013) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2000–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £237,000 sits 53.6% above the 2014 sale of £154,250. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 86 m² it's 15.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (75 m² median across 10 EPCs). Last changed hands 12 years ago, in May 2014.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Ensor Drive, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1JJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Ensor Drive has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

3 applications on record at 5 Ensor Drive, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1JJ

3decisions3extensions15documents7nearby

Dec 2013
Extension
Outcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Two storey side extension and first floor side extension
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
PAP/2013/0539
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ExtensionApr 2021Decision
ExtensionMay 2014Decision

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£237,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£154,250

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

27 May 2014Most recent
£154,250
+137.3%over 13 years
14 September 2000
£65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1JJ: £230,000 (2024–2017).

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On the street

Versus other Ensor Drive homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 5 Ensor Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,794

Street avg £2,601

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Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 82 m²

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Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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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

Bulls Head — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

The Polesworth School. 10 schools nearby.

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