What kind of home is 17 Barn Close, B78 1PH?

17 Barn Close, B78 1PH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 17 Barn Close, B78 1PH sell for?

17 Barn Close, B78 1PH last sold for £135,000 in May 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Barn Close, B78 1PH have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Barn Close, B78 1PH is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Barn Close, B78 1PH?

17 Barn Close, B78 1PH has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Barn Close, B78 1PH use?

The latest EPC at 17 Barn Close, B78 1PH records anthracite as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Barn Close, B78 1PH?

17 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 17 Barn Close, B78 1PH in?

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

How safe is the area around 17 Barn Close, B78 1PH?

Police records around 17 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 17 Barn Close, B78 1PH?

The closest primary school to 17 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 17 Barn Close, B78 1PH?

The closest bus stop to 17 Barn Close, B78 1PH is Corbin Road, 87m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Barn Close, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1PH

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 17 Barn Close

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

17 Barn Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1PH). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since July 2017. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on anthracite. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £207,000 sits 53.3% above the 2018 sale of £135,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£165/sq ft) was about 153.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 8 years since the last transfer (May 2018).

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Jul 2017

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (15 kWp) installed

Feb 2025from Dec 2024

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Barn Close, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 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.

17 Barn Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£207,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£135,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 May 2018Most recent
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1PH: £124,071 (2025–2008).

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.

On co₂ emissions, 17 Barn Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,776

Street avg £1,144

Above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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.

£232k

1 Common Lane, Polesworth

B78 1LR

3 bed

£233k

1 Birch Grove, Birchmoor

B78 1AP

3 bed1 bath

£251k

1 Connemara Close, Dordon

B78 1TY

3 bed1 bath

£310k

1 Chetwynd Avenue, Polesworth

B78 1JU

3 bed1 bath

£145k

1 Aldridge Close, Birchmoor

B78 1AX

2 bed

£386k

1 Byford Drive, Polesworth

B78 1LJ

4 bed2 bath

£465k

1 Cockspur Street, Birchmoor

B78 1AJ

4 bed

£213k

1 Coppice Drive, Dordon

B78 1QY

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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FAQ

Common questions

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