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18a, Birchwood Avenue, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QU

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
81 m²
872 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 18a

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

18a is a semi-detached house in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1QU). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Held since February 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2000–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £217,000 sits 329.7% above the 2003 sale of £50,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£58/sq ft) was about 45.1% below the postcode norm.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Jun 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18a, Birchwood Avenue, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

18a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£217,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 19.7% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£50,500

Growth on file: 19.7% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 February 2003Most recent

    £50,500

    +59.1%over 2 years

  2. 20 July 2000

    £31,750

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

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.

18a is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£623

Street avg £2,056

Strongly below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£213k

1 Coppice Drive, Dordon

B78 1QY

£230k

1 Congrave Way, Dordon

B78 1EW

£232k

1 Common Lane, Polesworth

B78 1LR

3 bed
£233k

1 Birch Grove, Birchmoor

B78 1AP

3 bed1 bath
£200k

1 Birchmoor Road, Birchmoor

B78 1AU

£197k

1 Barn Close, Dordon

B78 1PH

£194k

1 Corbin Road, Dordon

B78 1PL

£249k

1 Bear Lane Close, Polesworth

B78 1BH

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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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 18a, Birchwood Avenue, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.