What kind of home is 1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG?

1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG sell for?

1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG last sold for £282,000 in February 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £132,500 in August 2010, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG?

Across 2 sales between August 2010 and February 2020, 1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG rose from £132,500 to £282,000, a change of £149,500. That works out to roughly +8.3% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG?

1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (949 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG use?

The latest EPC at 1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG?

1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG in?

1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG sits in Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Staffordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG?

Police records around 1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 70% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (226% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG?

The closest primary school to 1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG is Millfield Primary School (629m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lift Tamworth (2.0km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG is Bitterscote Lane, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Bitterscote Lane, Tamworth, B78 3LG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

949 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Bitterscote Lane

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

1 Bitterscote Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Tamworth (B78 3LG). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 949 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2010) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). The latest certificate is from April 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2010–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £348,000 is 23.4% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£297/sq ft) was about 72.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2020 for £282,000.

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
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

1 Bitterscote Lane's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Apr 2020

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bitterscote Lane, Tamworth, B78 3LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bitterscote Lane 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2010.

Current estimate

£348,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.3% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£282,000

Growth on file: 8.3% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

14 February 2020Most recent
£282,000
+112.8%over 9 years
5 August 2010
£132,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 3LG: £163,000 (2023–2008).

Nearby sales in B78 3LG

On the street

Versus other Bitterscote Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Bitterscote Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,199

Street avg £2,403

Above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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.

Full Tamworth report

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

Bitterscote Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Millfield Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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