What type of property is 79 Watling Street, B78 3DE?

79 Watling Street, B78 3DE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 79 Watling Street, B78 3DE last change hands?

79 Watling Street, B78 3DE last sold for £345,000 in January 2026. Before that, it sold for £190,000 in August 2015, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 79 Watling Street, B78 3DE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2015 and January 2026, 79 Watling Street, B78 3DE rose from £190,000 to £345,000, a change of £155,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 79 Watling Street, B78 3DE?

The current EPC rating for 79 Watling Street, B78 3DE is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a G recorded in February 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 79 Watling Street, B78 3DE?

79 Watling Street, B78 3DE has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 3DE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 79 Watling Street, B78 3DE heated?

The latest EPC at 79 Watling Street, B78 3DE records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 79 Watling Street, B78 3DE?

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

Where is 79 Watling Street, B78 3DE located?

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

How safe is the area around 79 Watling Street, B78 3DE?

Police records around 79 Watling Street, B78 3DE 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 79 Watling Street, B78 3DE?

The closest primary school to 79 Watling Street, B78 3DE is Longwood Primary School (2.6km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 79 Watling Street, B78 3DE?

The closest bus stop to 79 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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79 Watling Street, Hints, Tamworth, B78 3DE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 79 Watling Street

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

79 Watling Street is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Hints, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 3DE). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 62). Main heating runs on lpg. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

A recent sale: £345,000 in January 2026. Across 2015–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£330/sq ft) was about 50.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 97 m² it's 23% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (126 m² median across 8 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemLpg

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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 4)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 September 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Feb 2012

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

May 2015from Mar 2015

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2025from May 2015

EPC improved fromG17toE42

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 79 Watling Street, Hints, Tamworth, B78 3DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

79 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.

Current estimate

£346,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£345,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

19 January 2026Most recent
£345,000
+81.6%over 10 years
16 August 2015
£190,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 3DE: £330,000 (2025–2017).

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 price per m², 79 Watling Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,557

Street avg £2,783

Strongly above

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 149 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 8.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

146/mo

Falling 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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