What kind of home is 5 West Drive, B78 3HR?

5 West Drive, B78 3HR is a 3-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

When did 5 West Drive, B78 3HR last change hands?

5 West Drive, B78 3HR last sold for £380,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 West Drive, B78 3HR?

The current EPC rating for 5 West Drive, B78 3HR is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 West Drive, B78 3HR?

5 West Drive, B78 3HR has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 3HR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 West Drive, B78 3HR use?

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

What is the council tax band for 5 West Drive, B78 3HR?

5 West Drive, B78 3HR is in council tax band D.

Which area is 5 West Drive, B78 3HR in?

5 West Drive, B78 3HR sits in Bonehill, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Staffordshire.

What is crime like near 5 West Drive, B78 3HR?

Police records around 5 West Drive, B78 3HR 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 West Drive, B78 3HR?

The closest primary school to 5 West Drive, B78 3HR is Longwood Primary School (811m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form (2.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 West Drive, B78 3HR?

The closest bus stop to 5 West Drive, B78 3HR is Brewster Close, 396m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 West Drive, Bonehill, Tamworth, B78 3HR

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 West Drive

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

5 West Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Bonehill, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 3HR). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£327/sq ft) was about 72.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2023 at £380,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Aug 2011

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

13%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 West Drive, Bonehill, Tamworth, B78 3HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 West Drive 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.

5 West Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£400,000

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Last sold (2023)

£380,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 June 2023Most recent
£380,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 3HR: £440,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in B78 3HR

On the street

Versus other West Drive homes

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

CO₂ Emissions for 5 West Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,519

Street avg £2,908

Above

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

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

0.4 km

Brewster Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Longwood Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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