What type of property is 73 Watling Street, B78 3DE?

73 Watling Street, B78 3DE is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 73 Watling Street, B78 3DE last change hands?

73 Watling Street, B78 3DE last sold for £300,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £62,500 in April 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 73 Watling Street, B78 3DE appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 1996 and June 2024, 73 Watling Street, B78 3DE rose from £62,500 to £300,000, a change of £237,500. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 73 Watling Street, B78 3DE?

The current EPC rating for 73 Watling Street, B78 3DE is E with a score of 41 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. It has improved from a G recorded in June 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 73 Watling Street, B78 3DE?

73 Watling Street, B78 3DE has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (1,367 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 3DE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 73 Watling Street, B78 3DE heated?

The latest EPC at 73 Watling Street, B78 3DE records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 73 Watling Street, B78 3DE?

73 Watling Street, B78 3DE is in council tax band D.

Where is 73 Watling Street, B78 3DE located?

73 Watling Street, B78 3DE sits in Hints, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Staffordshire.

Is 73 Watling Street, B78 3DE in a safe area?

Police records around 73 Watling Street, B78 3DE 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 73 Watling Street, B78 3DE?

The closest primary school to 73 Watling Street, B78 3DE is Longwood Primary School (2.6km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 73 Watling Street, B78 3DE?

The closest bus stop to 73 Watling Street, B78 3DE is Packington Lane, 1.9km away. In total there are 15 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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73 Watling Street, Hints, Tamworth, B78 3DE

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

127 m²

1367 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 41

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 73 Watling Street

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

73 Watling Street is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Hints, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 3DE). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 67). Main heating runs on lpg. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £367,000 is 22.3% above the 2024 sale price. Last sale on file: £300,000 in June 2024.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

LandYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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 5)

Aug 2018

EPC Rating

E41

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2011from Jun 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Oct 2017from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromG19toF33

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

71%13%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2018from Jan 2018

EPC improved fromF35toE41

Low Energy Lighting

13%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ENo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 73 Watling Street, Hints, Tamworth, B78 3DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

73 Watling Street 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

73 Watling Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£367,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£300,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

20 June 2024Most recent
£300,000
-3.2%over 16 years
13 December 2007
£310,000
+396.0%over 11 years
1 April 1996
£62,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 3DE: £330,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in B78 3DE

On the street

Versus other Watling Street homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 73 Watling Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,362

Street avg £2,716

Below

Floor Area

127 m²

Street avg 145 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 8.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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

1.9 km

Packington Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

2.6 km

Longwood Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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