What type of property is 1 Watling Street, B78 1SY?

1 Watling Street, B78 1SY is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Watling Street, B78 1SY last change hands?

1 Watling Street, B78 1SY last sold for £133,650 in April 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £159,950 in June 2005, so prices have been falling over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Watling Street, B78 1SY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2005 and April 2016, 1 Watling Street, B78 1SY fell from £159,950 to £133,650, a change of £26,300. That works out to roughly -1.6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Watling Street, B78 1SY?

The current EPC rating for 1 Watling Street, B78 1SY is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Watling Street, B78 1SY?

1 Watling Street, B78 1SY has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (1,572 sq ft). That makes it about 68% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 1SY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Watling Street, B78 1SY heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Watling Street, B78 1SY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Watling Street, B78 1SY?

1 Watling Street, B78 1SY is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Watling Street, B78 1SY located?

1 Watling Street, B78 1SY sits in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Warwickshire.

Is 1 Watling Street, B78 1SY in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Watling Street, B78 1SY 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 1 Watling Street, B78 1SY?

The closest primary school to 1 Watling Street, B78 1SY is Dordon Primary School (680m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Polesworth School (1.4km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Watling Street, B78 1SY?

The closest bus stop to 1 Watling Street, B78 1SY is New Street, 31m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Watling Street, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1SY

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

146 m²

1572 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Watling Street

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

1 Watling Street is an end-of-terrace house in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1SY). It has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (around 1572 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

At 146 m² the property is well over the postcode median (86 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2005–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £263,000 sits 96.8% above the 2016 sale of £133,650. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£85/sq ft) was about 25.1% below the postcode norm. Last sold in April 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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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.

1 Watling Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromE53toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Watling Street, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1SY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Watling Street 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.

1 Watling Street's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£263,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.6% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£133,650

Growth on file: -1.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

5 April 2016Most recent
£133,650
-16.4%over 10 years
6 June 2005
£159,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1SY: £170,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in B78 1SY

On the street

Versus other Watling Street homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 1 Watling Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£915

Street avg £1,531

Strongly below

Floor Area

146 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

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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 Bear Lane Close, Polesworth

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1 Birch Grove, Birchmoor

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1 Common Lane, Polesworth

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3 bed

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1 Congrave Way, Dordon

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1 Chetwynd Avenue, 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

0.0 km

New Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Dordon Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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