What kind of home is 8 Laburnum Close, B78 2JH?

8 Laburnum Close, B78 2JH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Laburnum Close, B78 2JH last change hands?

8 Laburnum Close, B78 2JH last sold for £276,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Laburnum Close, B78 2JH?

The current EPC rating for 8 Laburnum Close, B78 2JH is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Laburnum Close, B78 2JH?

8 Laburnum Close, B78 2JH has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Laburnum Close, B78 2JH use?

The latest EPC at 8 Laburnum Close, B78 2JH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Laburnum Close, B78 2JH?

8 Laburnum Close, B78 2JH is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Laburnum Close, B78 2JH in?

8 Laburnum Close, B78 2JH sits in Kingsbury, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Warwickshire.

What is crime like near 8 Laburnum Close, B78 2JH?

Police records around 8 Laburnum Close, B78 2JH 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 8 Laburnum Close, B78 2JH?

The closest primary school to 8 Laburnum Close, B78 2JH is Kingsbury Primary School (347m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy (417m).

What is the nearest station to 8 Laburnum Close, B78 2JH?

The closest bus stop to 8 Laburnum Close, B78 2JH is Barlow Court, 250m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Laburnum Close, Kingsbury, Tamworth, B78 2JH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Laburnum Close

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

8 Laburnum Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kingsbury, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 2JH). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in February 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £276,000 in March 2025. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£356/sq ft) was about 95.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
LandYes
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Feb 2011

EPC improved fromD67toC70

Low Energy Lighting

0%58%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Laburnum Close, Kingsbury, Tamworth, B78 2JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Laburnum Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

8 Laburnum Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£278,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£276,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 March 2025Most recent
£276,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 2JH: £210,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in B78 2JH

On the street

Versus other Laburnum Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Laburnum Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,833

Street avg £2,267

Strongly above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 72 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 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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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

0.3 km

Barlow Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Kingsbury Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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