What type of property is 24a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

24a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 24a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU last change hands?

24a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU last sold for £191,000 in June 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in August 2012, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 24a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

Across 2 sales between August 2012 and June 2021, 24a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU rose from £110,000 to £191,000, a change of £81,000. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 24a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

The current EPC rating for 24a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2015. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 24a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

24a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 1QU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 24a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU heated?

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

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

24a, 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 24a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU located?

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

What is crime like near 24a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

Police records around 24a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU show an average of 146 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (20% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 24a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

The closest primary school to 24a, 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 24a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

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

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 24a

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

24a is a three-bedroom semi-detached 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 (March 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include notable views.

Across 2012–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £248,000 is 29.8% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£222/sq ft) was about 128.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £191,000 in June 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromD66toC73

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

24a 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£248,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£191,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

29 June 2021Most recent
£191,000
+73.6%over 8 years
8 August 2012
£110,000

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.

24a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,388

Street avg £1,989

Above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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

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Area

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Crime

146/mo

Falling 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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