What type of property is 16 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

16 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 16 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

16 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU last sold for £29,000 in November 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £24,125 in June 1997, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 1997 and November 2000, 16 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU rose from £24,125 to £29,000, a change of £4,875. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

The current EPC rating for 16 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

16 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 1QU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

16 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.

Where is 16 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU located?

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

What is crime like near 16 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

Police records around 16 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.

Which schools serve 16 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

The closest primary school to 16 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU is Birchwood Primary School (243m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Polesworth School (321m).

What transport links are near 16 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

The closest bus stop to 16 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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16 Birchwood Avenue, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QU

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 16 Birchwood Avenue

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

16 Birchwood Avenue is an end-of-terrace house in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1QU). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 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 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 sits 606.9% above the 2000 sale of £29,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£34/sq ft) was about 68.1% 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.

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 02 Jun 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2014

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Jan 2014

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Birchwood Avenue, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Birchwood Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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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.

16 Birchwood Avenue's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2000)

£29,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

30 November 2000Most recent
£29,000
+20.2%over 3 years
5 June 1997
£24,125

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

Nearby sales in B78 1QU

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.

Price per m² for 16 Birchwood Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£363

Street avg £2,064

Strongly below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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.

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1 Birchmoor Road, Birchmoor

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B78 1QY

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1 Barn Close, Dordon

B78 1PH

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1 Corbin Road, Dordon

B78 1PL

£189k

1 Abbey View, Polesworth

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1 Birchwood Avenue, Dordon

B78 1QX

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1 Congrave Way, Dordon

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1 Common Lane, Polesworth

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3 bed

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

0.2 km

St Leonards View — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Birchwood Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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