What type of property is Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR?

Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR?

Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR last sold for £255,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £55,000 in May 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR appreciated in value?

Across 6 sales between May 1998 and October 2024, Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR rose from £55,000 to £255,000, a change of £200,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR?

The current EPC rating for Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a G recorded in September 2012 (4 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR?

Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 1RR. Source: EPC Register.

How is Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR heated?

The latest EPC at Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR?

Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR 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 Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR located?

Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR sits in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Warwickshire.

Is Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR in a safe area?

Police records around Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR 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 Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR?

The closest primary school to Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR is Dordon Primary School (595m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Polesworth School (1.2km).

What transport links are near Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR?

The closest bus stop to Ivydene, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR is Surgery, 523m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Ivydene, Dunns Lane, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1RR

6 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Ivydene

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

Ivydene is a semi-detached house in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1RR). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

At 84 m² it sits well below the postcode median (120 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£282/sq ft) was about 41.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £255,000 in October 2024.

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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)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2015from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromG1toE53

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%20%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2021from Aug 2015

EPC improved fromE53toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2023from Feb 2021

EPC improved fromD66toC69

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ivydene, Dunns Lane, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Ivydene 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.

Ivydene has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£251,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£255,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

13 October 2024Most recent
£255,000
+27.5%over 5 years
23 July 2019
£199,950
+29.0%over 3 years
29 January 2016
£155,000
+3.3%over 7 years
13 February 2008
£150,000
-11.8%over 1 year
21 November 2006
£170,000
+209.1%over 8 years
21 May 1998
£55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1RR: £384,999 (2022–2020).

Nearby sales in B78 1RR

On the street

Versus other Dunns Lane homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Ivydene runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,036

Street avg £2,499

Above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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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1 Alan Smith Close, Polesworth

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1 Birch Grove, Birchmoor

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1 Common Lane, Polesworth

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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

0.5 km

Surgery — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Dordon Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Common questions

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