What kind of home is 15 Barn Close, B78 1PH?

15 Barn Close, B78 1PH is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 15 Barn Close, B78 1PH have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Barn Close, B78 1PH is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Barn Close, B78 1PH?

15 Barn Close, B78 1PH has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Barn Close, B78 1PH use?

The latest EPC at 15 Barn Close, B78 1PH records house coal as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Barn Close, B78 1PH?

15 Barn Close, B78 1PH is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 15 Barn Close, B78 1PH in?

15 Barn Close, B78 1PH sits in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Warwickshire.

Is 15 Barn Close, B78 1PH in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Barn Close, B78 1PH 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 15 Barn Close, B78 1PH?

The closest primary school to 15 Barn Close, B78 1PH is Dordon Primary School (251m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Polesworth School (677m).

How well connected is 15 Barn Close, B78 1PH?

The closest bus stop to 15 Barn Close, B78 1PH is Corbin Road, 87m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Barn Close, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1PH

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Barn Close

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

15 Barn Close is a semi-detached house in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1PH). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2014); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on house coal.

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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.

15 Barn Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 8)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromB84toF35

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%25%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

Sept 2014from Jun 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Nov 2014from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromF38toD56

Main Fuel

Solid FuelDual

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Dec 2014from Nov 2014

EPC improved fromD56toE51

Main Fuel

DualSolid Fuel

Fuel source changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2014from Dec 2014

EPC improved fromE51toD55

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Jul 2015from Dec 2014

EPC improved fromD55toE44

May 2024from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromE44toD61

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Barn Close, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Barn Close 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.

15 Barn Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£195,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1PH: £135,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in B78 1PH

On the street

Versus other Barn Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 Barn Close is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

Below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.5 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£194k

1 Corbin Road, Dordon

B78 1PL

£197k

1 Barn Close, Dordon

B78 1PH

£200k

1 Birchmoor Road, Birchmoor

B78 1AU

£189k

1 Abbey View, Polesworth

B78 1NP

£186k

1 Birchwood Avenue, Dordon

B78 1QX

£213k

1 Coppice Drive, Dordon

B78 1QY

£178k

1 Derek Avenue, Dordon

B78 1SD

£167k

1 Ashlea, Dordon

B78 1PR

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

Corbin Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Dordon Primary School. 8 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 15 Barn Close, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1PH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.