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

The Ponderosa, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR is a 3-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

What did The Ponderosa, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR sell for?

The Ponderosa, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR last sold for £375,000 in November 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for The Ponderosa, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR is E with a score of 44 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

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

The Ponderosa, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

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

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

Has The Ponderosa, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to The Ponderosa, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

The Ponderosa, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

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

The Ponderosa, 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 Ponderosa, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR?

Police records around The Ponderosa, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR 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.

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

The closest primary school to The Ponderosa, 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 Ponderosa, Dunns Lane, B78 1RR?

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

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

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 44

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About The Ponderosa

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

The Ponderosa is a three-bedroom detached house in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1RR). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. The home occupies a corner plot.

Most recent transfer was November 2025 at £375,000 — fresh data. One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2021. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£335/sq ft) was about 73.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
StudyYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageIntegral
LandYes
Corner plotYes

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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 Ponderosa's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Apr 2018

EPC Rating

E44

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 April 2028

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 application on record at The Ponderosa, Dunns Lane, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1RR

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Oct 2021
Tree Works
Outcome in report
Works to trees protected by a tree presevation order
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
PAP/2021/0244
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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 Ponderosa valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£409,000

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Last sold (2025)

£375,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 November 2025Most recent
£375,000

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

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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.

Price per m² for The Ponderosa runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,606

Street avg £2,559

Strongly above

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.7 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

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.

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1 Common Lane, Polesworth

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£376k

1 Byford Drive, Polesworth

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1 Cockspur Street, Birchmoor

B78 1AJ

4 bed

£153k

1 Aldridge Close, Birchmoor

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1 Chapel Court, Dunns Lane, Dordon

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Area

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Crime

146/mo

Falling 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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