What type of property is 7 Birch Close, B78 2JN?

7 Birch Close, B78 2JN is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 7 Birch Close, B78 2JN last change hands?

7 Birch Close, B78 2JN last sold for £228,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Birch Close, B78 2JN?

The current EPC rating for 7 Birch Close, B78 2JN is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Birch Close, B78 2JN?

7 Birch Close, B78 2JN has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 32% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 2JN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Birch Close, B78 2JN heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Birch Close, B78 2JN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Birch Close, B78 2JN?

7 Birch Close, B78 2JN is in council tax band C.

Where is 7 Birch Close, B78 2JN located?

7 Birch Close, B78 2JN sits in Kingsbury, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Warwickshire.

How safe is the area around 7 Birch Close, B78 2JN?

Police records around 7 Birch Close, B78 2JN 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 7 Birch Close, B78 2JN?

The closest primary school to 7 Birch Close, B78 2JN is Kingsbury Primary School (329m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy (495m).

How well connected is 7 Birch Close, B78 2JN?

The closest bus stop to 7 Birch Close, B78 2JN is Ralph Crescent, 131m away. In total there are 29 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Birch Close, Kingsbury, Tamworth, B78 2JN

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Birch Close

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

7 Birch Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Kingsbury, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 2JN). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

At 67 m² it sits well below the postcode median (98 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £284,000 is 24.6% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£316/sq ft) was about 48.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2019 at £228,000.

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

GarageYes

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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)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromE54toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Birch Close, Kingsbury, Tamworth, B78 2JN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Birch 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.

7 Birch Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£284,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£228,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 November 2019Most recent
£228,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 2JN: £247,000 (2023–2014).

Nearby sales in B78 2JN

On the street

Versus other Birch Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 7 Birch Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,403

Street avg £2,722

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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.

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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

Ralph Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Kingsbury Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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