What kind of home is 2 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP?

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

What energy rating does 2 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP have?

The current EPC rating for 2 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in July 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP?

2 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 1TP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP use?

The latest EPC at 2 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP?

2 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.

Which area is 2 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP in?

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

Is 2 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP in a safe area?

Police records around 2 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.

What schools are near 2 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP?

The closest primary school to 2 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 2 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP?

The closest bus stop to 2 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP is Shops, 150m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 The Shortwoods, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1TP

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 The Shortwoods

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

2 The Shortwoods is a semi-detached house in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1TP). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2014) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Jul 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2014

EPC Rating

D65

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

Jul 2014from Jul 2014

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 The Shortwoods, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1TP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

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

Current estimate

£229,000

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.

2 The Shortwoods outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 56 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly 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.

£230k

1 Congrave Way, Dordon

B78 1EW

£232k

1 Common Lane, Polesworth

B78 1LR

3 bed

£233k

1 Birch Grove, Birchmoor

B78 1AP

3 bed1 bath

£213k

1 Coppice Drive, Dordon

B78 1QY

£249k

1 Bear Lane Close, Polesworth

B78 1BH

£251k

1 Connemara Close, Dordon

B78 1TY

3 bed1 bath

£252k

1 Bardon View Road, Dordon

B78 1QR

£200k

1 Birchmoor Road, Birchmoor

B78 1AU

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

Common questions

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