What type of property is 26a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

26a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 26a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

The current EPC rating for 26a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

26a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). That makes it about 23% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 1QU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 26a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU heated?

The latest EPC at 26a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

26a, 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 26a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU located?

26a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU sits in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Warwickshire.

Is 26a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU in a safe area?

Police records around 26a, 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 26a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

The closest primary school to 26a, 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 26a, Birchwood Avenue, B78 1QU?

The closest bus stop to 26a, 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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26a, Birchwood Avenue, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QU

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 26a

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

26a is a mid-terrace house in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1QU). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since January 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Apr 2014

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26a, Birchwood Avenue, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26a 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.

26a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£221,000

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.

26a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly 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.

£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

£249k

1 Bear Lane Close, Polesworth

B78 1BH

£251k

1 Connemara Close, Dordon

B78 1TY

3 bed1 bath

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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