What type of property is 12 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP?

12 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 12 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP?

The current EPC rating for 12 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in January 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in January 2015 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP?

12 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 1TP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP heated?

The latest EPC at 12 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP?

12 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP 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 12 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP located?

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

Is 12 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP in a safe area?

Police records around 12 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP 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.

Which schools serve 12 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP?

The closest primary school to 12 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 is the nearest station to 12 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP?

The closest bus stop to 12 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP is Shops, 150m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 The Shortwoods, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1TP

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 The Shortwoods

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

12 The Shortwoods is a semi-detached house in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1TP). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2018) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

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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 3)

Jan 2018

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 January 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2016from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromF35toE40

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Jan 2018from Mar 2016

EPC improved fromE40toD60

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 The Shortwoods, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1TP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 The Shortwoods 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.

12 The Shortwoods has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£220,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1TP: £173,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in B78 1TP

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 habitable rooms, 12 The Shortwoods stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 56 (D)

Above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

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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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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.

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Crime

146/mo

Falling 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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