What kind of home is 14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU last sold for £31,000 in November 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £23,725 in May 1997, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1997 and November 2000, 14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU rose from £23,725 to £31,000, a change of £7,275. That works out to roughly +7.9% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

The current EPC rating for 14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 1QU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU use?

The latest EPC at 14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU 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 14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU in?

14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU sits in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Warwickshire.

Is 14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU in a safe area?

Police records around 14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU 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 14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

The closest primary school to 14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU is Birchwood Primary School (243m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Polesworth School (321m).

How well connected is 14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

The closest bus stop to 14a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU is St Leonards View, 212m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14a, Birchwood Avenue, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QU

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 14a

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

14a is a mid-terrace house in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1QU). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2014) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since January 2014. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The latest certificate is from April 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since November 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £207,000 sits 567.7% above the 2000 sale of £31,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£35/sq ft) was about 66.7% below the postcode norm.

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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.

14a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Apr 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2014

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14a, Birchwood Avenue, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

14a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£207,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2000)

£31,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

24 November 2000Most recent
£31,000
+30.7%over 3 years
21 May 1997
£23,725

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1QU: £220,000 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Birchwood Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 47 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14a is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£378

Street avg £2,063

Strongly below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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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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.

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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

0.2 km

St Leonards View — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Birchwood Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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