What type of property is 18 Barn Close, B78 1PH?

18 Barn Close, B78 1PH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 18 Barn Close, B78 1PH last change hands?

18 Barn Close, B78 1PH last sold for £43,500 in May 2001, around 25 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Barn Close, B78 1PH have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Barn Close, B78 1PH is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Barn Close, B78 1PH?

18 Barn Close, B78 1PH has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Barn Close, B78 1PH heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Barn Close, B78 1PH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Barn Close, B78 1PH?

18 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.

Where is 18 Barn Close, B78 1PH located?

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

What is crime like near 18 Barn Close, B78 1PH?

Police records around 18 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.

Which schools serve 18 Barn Close, B78 1PH?

The closest primary school to 18 Barn Close, B78 1PH is Dordon Primary School (251m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Polesworth School (677m).

What is the nearest station to 18 Barn Close, B78 1PH?

The closest bus stop to 18 Barn Close, B78 1PH is Corbin Road, 87m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Barn Close, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1PH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18 Barn Close

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

18 Barn Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1PH). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Held since May 2001 — that's 25 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £204,000 sits 369% above the 2001 sale of £43,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£50/sq ft) was about 45.3% below the postcode norm.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromE54toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Barn Close, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 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.

18 Barn Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£204,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2001)

£43,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 May 2001Most recent
£43,500

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.

EPC Rating for 18 Barn Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£537

Street avg £1,299

Below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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1 Birch Grove, Birchmoor

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1 Connemara Close, Dordon

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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

£200k

1 Birchmoor Road, Birchmoor

B78 1AU

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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