What kind of home is 53 Watling Street, B78 3DF?

53 Watling Street, B78 3DF is a detached house.

What did 53 Watling Street, B78 3DF sell for?

53 Watling Street, B78 3DF last sold for £297,500 in March 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 53 Watling Street, B78 3DF?

The current EPC rating for 53 Watling Street, B78 3DF is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 53 Watling Street, B78 3DF?

53 Watling Street, B78 3DF has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (1,346 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 3DF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 53 Watling Street, B78 3DF use?

The latest EPC at 53 Watling Street, B78 3DF records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 53 Watling Street, B78 3DF?

53 Watling Street, B78 3DF is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 53 Watling Street, B78 3DF in?

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

Is 53 Watling Street, B78 3DF in a safe area?

Police records around 53 Watling Street, B78 3DF 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.

What schools are near 53 Watling Street, B78 3DF?

The closest primary school to 53 Watling Street, B78 3DF is Thomas Barnes Primary School (2.7km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 53 Watling Street, B78 3DF?

The closest bus stop to 53 Watling Street, B78 3DF is Packington Lane, 2.0km away. In total there are 12 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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53 Watling Street, Hints, Tamworth, B78 3DF

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

125 m²

1345 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 53 Watling Street

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

53 Watling Street is a detached house in Hints, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 3DF). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Main heating runs on oil.

Today's modelled estimate of £496,000 sits 66.7% above the 2014 sale of £297,500. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in March 2014.

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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.

53 Watling Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromE47toD58

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

24%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Watling Street, Hints, Tamworth, B78 3DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 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.

53 Watling Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£496,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£297,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 March 2014Most recent
£297,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 3DF: £390,000 (2024–2020).

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Versus other Watling Street homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,380

Street avg £2,604

Below

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 130 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

Above

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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.

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Crime

146/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.0 km

Packington Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

2.7 km

Thomas Barnes Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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