What kind of home is The Oaklands, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR?

The Oaklands, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did The Oaklands, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR last change hands?

The Oaklands, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR last sold for £345,000 in October 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is The Oaklands, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR?

The current EPC rating for The Oaklands, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in January 2012. It has improved from a G recorded in July 2010 (5 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is The Oaklands, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR?

The Oaklands, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR has a recorded floor area of 160 m² (1,718 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 44% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 1RR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does The Oaklands, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR use?

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

Are there any planning records for The Oaklands, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR?

The Oaklands, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey side extension and single-storey side extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for The Oaklands, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR?

The Oaklands, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR is in council tax band E.

Which area is The Oaklands, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR in?

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

How safe is the area around The Oaklands, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR?

Police records around The Oaklands, 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.

What schools are near The Oaklands, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR?

The closest primary school to The Oaklands, 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 is the nearest station to The Oaklands, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR?

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

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The Oaklands, Dunns Lane, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1RR

EPC B12 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

160 m²

1718 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Council tax

Band E

Overview

About The Oaklands

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

The Oaklands is a four-bedroom detached house in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1RR). It has a recorded floor area of 160 m² (around 1718 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2012) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 5 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The latest certificate is from January 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since October 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. At 160 m² the property is well over the postcode median (115 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 12 planning records sit against the property, 11 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a garage conversion and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £453,000 is 31.3% above the 2010 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Central heatingYes

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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 Oaklands ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Jan 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2012

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2012from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromG11toB84

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC BPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

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

The Oaklands has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

12 applications on record at The Oaklands, Dunns Lane, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1RR

12decisions3extensions90documents7nearby

Jan 2011
New Build
Outcome in report
Replacement of existing dwelling, erection of detached equestrian building incorporating car ports and ancillary sitework
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
PAP/2010/0583
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More recent applications — locked
ApplicationJun 2025Decision
Garage ConversionMay 2017Decision

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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 Oaklands valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£453,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£345,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 October 2010Most recent
£345,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1RR: £370,000 (2024–2020).

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.

The Oaklands outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,161

Street avg £2,609

Below

Floor Area

160 m²

Street avg 119 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

16 years

Street avg 8 years

Strongly above

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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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