1 The Laurels, Lichfield Road, Hopwas, Tamworth, B78 3AF
About 1 The Laurels
1 The Laurels is a semi-detached house in Hopwas, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 3AF). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 17 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
1 The Laurels has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
1 The Laurels has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£293,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 3AF: £260,000 (2026–2015).
Nearby sales in B78 3AF
2 The Laurels, Lichfield Road, Hopwas, Tamworth, B78 3AF
Sold Jan 2026
£405,0001 The Oaks, Lichfield Road, Hopwas, Tamworth, B78 3AF
Sold Oct 2021
£260,0001 The Elms, Lichfield Road, Hopwas, Tamworth, B78 3AF
Sold Oct 2015
£243,0004 Lichfield Road, Hopwas, Tamworth, B78 3AF
Sold Feb 2015
£150,0002 The Oaks, Lichfield Road, Hopwas, Tamworth, B78 3AF
Sold Sept 2006
£220,000
Versus other Lichfield Road homes
1 The Laurels is notably below the street on floor area.
EPC Rating
59 (D)
Street avg 50 (E)
Floor Area
100 m²
Street avg 114 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.7 t/year
Street avg 8.2 t/year
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
146/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Church Drive — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Thomas Barnes Primary School. 8 schools nearby.
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