28a, Colbourne Road, Tamworth, B78 3JU
About 28a
28a is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Tamworth (B78 3JU). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 38 m² this is the 4th smallest of 27 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–102 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).
At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (70 m² across 26 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £122,000 is 35.6% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£220/sq ft) was about 45.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £90,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff road
- Cul-de-sacYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
28a 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.
Sales history & valuation
28a has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.
£122,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 26 years.
£90,000
Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 26 years.
Sales timeline
6 September 2023Most recent
£90,000
+55.2%over 12 years4 March 2011
£58,000
+93.3%over 13 years27 October 1997
£30,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 3JU: £197,500 (2024–2019).
Nearby sales in B78 3JU
Versus other Colbourne Road homes
On price per m², 28a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,368
Street avg £2,092
Floor Area
38 m²
Street avg 42 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 2.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.1 km
Sutton Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
1.0 km
Millfield Primary School. 26 schools nearby.
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