What type of property is 30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE?

30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE sell for?

30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE last sold for £85,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £39,000 in January 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between January 1997 and April 2024, 30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE rose from £39,000 to £85,000, a change of £46,000. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE?

The current EPC rating for 30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE?

30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 2PE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE heated?

The latest EPC at 30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE?

30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE located?

30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE sits in Kingsbury, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Warwickshire.

How safe is the area around 30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE?

Police records around 30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE 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 30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE?

The closest primary school to 30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE is Kingsbury Primary School (514m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy (652m).

What is the nearest station to 30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE?

The closest bus stop to 30 Sorrel Drive, B78 2PE is Ralph Crescent, 325m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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30 Sorrel Drive, Kingsbury, Tamworth, B78 2PE

Extendable5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 30 Sorrel Drive

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

30 Sorrel Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kingsbury, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 2PE). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. At 45 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 18 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 44–131 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good.

At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (77 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £118,000 is 38.8% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £85,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

TenureFreehold
Extension potentialPossible

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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)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 December 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Apr 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 30 Sorrel Drive, Kingsbury, Tamworth, B78 2PE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

30 Sorrel Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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.

30 Sorrel Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£118,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£85,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

7 April 2024Most recent
£85,000
-1.2%over 8 years
23 June 2015
£86,000
-14.0%over 9 years
16 February 2006
£99,950
+66.6%over 3 years
14 May 2002
£60,000
+53.8%over 5 years
30 January 1997
£39,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 2PE: £240,000 (2025–2022).

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Area

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Crime

146/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Ralph Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Kingsbury Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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