What type of property is 11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP?

11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP last change hands?

11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP last sold for £267,500 in January 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £140,000 in December 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between December 2004 and January 2025, 11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP rose from £140,000 to £267,500, a change of £127,500. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP have?

The current EPC rating for 11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP?

11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 23% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 1TP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP heated?

The latest EPC at 11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP?

11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP is in council tax band C.

Where is 11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP located?

11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP sits in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Warwickshire.

Is 11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP in a safe area?

Police records around 11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP 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 11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP?

The closest primary school to 11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP is Dordon Primary School (208m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Polesworth School (969m).

What transport links are near 11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP?

The closest bus stop to 11a, The Shortwoods, B78 1TP is Shops, 150m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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11a, The Shortwoods, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1TP

4 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 11a

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

11a is a two-bedroom detached house in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1TP). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was January 2025 at £267,500 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2004–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£382/sq ft) was about 193.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 65 m² it's 21.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (83 m² median across 18 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Feb 2011

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11a, The Shortwoods, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1TP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11a 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.

Latest sale on 11a was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£267,500

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

16 January 2025Most recent
£267,500
+43.8%over 5 years
17 October 2019
£186,000
+48.8%over 6 years
26 September 2013
£125,000
-10.7%over 8 years
10 December 2004
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1TP: £115,000 (2022–2013).

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On the street

Versus other The Shortwoods homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 11a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,115

Street avg £1,717

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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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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

0.1 km

Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Dordon Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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FAQ

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