What kind of home is 24 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

24 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 24 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU have?

The current EPC rating for 24 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in April 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 24 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

24 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 24 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU use?

The latest EPC at 24 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 24 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

24 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 24 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU in?

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

Is 24 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU in a safe area?

Police records around 24 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 24 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

The closest primary school to 24 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 is the nearest station to 24 Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

The closest bus stop to 24 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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24 Birchwood Avenue, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 24 Birchwood Avenue

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

24 Birchwood Avenue is a semi-detached house in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1QU). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2014) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 5 certificates since January 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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 10 Apr 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Apr 2014

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Jan 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

9%82%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2014from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromD66toC71

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Mar 2014from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromC71toD66

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Birchwood Avenue, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Birchwood Avenue 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.

24 Birchwood Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£216,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

On par

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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.

£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

£189k

1 Abbey View, Polesworth

B78 1NP

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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Common questions

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