What kind of home is 5 The Laurels, B78 3EH?

5 The Laurels, B78 3EH is a mid-terrace house.

When did 5 The Laurels, B78 3EH last change hands?

5 The Laurels, B78 3EH last sold for £375,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 The Laurels, B78 3EH have?

The current EPC rating for 5 The Laurels, B78 3EH is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 The Laurels, B78 3EH?

5 The Laurels, B78 3EH has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (1,356 sq ft). That makes it about 119% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 3EH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 The Laurels, B78 3EH use?

The latest EPC at 5 The Laurels, B78 3EH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 The Laurels, B78 3EH?

5 The Laurels, B78 3EH is in council tax band D.

Which area is 5 The Laurels, B78 3EH in?

5 The Laurels, B78 3EH sits in Fazeley, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Staffordshire.

What is crime like near 5 The Laurels, B78 3EH?

Police records around 5 The Laurels, B78 3EH 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 5 The Laurels, B78 3EH?

The closest primary school to 5 The Laurels, B78 3EH is Millfield Primary School (518m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lift Tamworth (2.5km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 The Laurels, B78 3EH?

The closest bus stop to 5 The Laurels, B78 3EH is Broomfield Avenue, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 The Laurels, Fazeley, Tamworth, B78 3EH

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

126 m²

1356 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 The Laurels

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

5 The Laurels is a mid-terrace house in Fazeley, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 3EH). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

At 126 m² the property is well over the postcode median (57 m² across 33 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£276/sq ft) was about 31% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2023 at £375,000.

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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)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromB82toC80

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

6%85%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 The Laurels, Fazeley, Tamworth, B78 3EH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 5 The Laurels was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£374,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£375,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 August 2023Most recent
£375,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 3EH: £158,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in B78 3EH

On the street

Versus other The Laurels homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 The Laurels stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,976

Street avg £2,010

Strongly above

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 136 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Above

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 9 years

Strongly below

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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

0.1 km

Broomfield Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Millfield Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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