What type of property is 15 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG?

15 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 15 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG?

15 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG last sold for £328,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £145,000 in November 2008, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2008 and June 2023, 15 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG rose from £145,000 to £328,000, a change of £183,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG?

The current EPC rating for 15 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a G recorded in October 2008 (4 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG?

15 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 15 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG?

15 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in January 2016 under ref. 0511/2015. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 15 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG?

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

Where is 15 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG located?

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

Is 15 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG in a safe area?

Police records around 15 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.

Which schools serve 15 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG?

The closest primary school to 15 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.

What is the nearest station to 15 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG?

The closest bus stop to 15 Bitterscote Lane, B78 3LG is Bitterscote Lane, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Bitterscote Lane, Tamworth, B78 3LG

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Bitterscote Lane

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

15 Bitterscote Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Tamworth (B78 3LG). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2016. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2008–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£321/sq ft) was about 87.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2023 at £328,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

DrivewayYes
Summer houseYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromG7toC72

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Low flood risk

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Bitterscote Lane, Tamworth, B78 3LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Bitterscote Lane has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 15 Bitterscote Lane, Tamworth, B78 3LG

1decisions1extensions2documents3nearby

Jan 2016
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
0511/2015
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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 15 Bitterscote Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£338,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£328,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

15 June 2023Most recent
£328,000
+126.2%over 14 years
28 November 2008
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 3LG: £163,000 (2021–2010).

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.

Price per m² for 15 Bitterscote Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,453

Street avg £2,340

Strongly above

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 98 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Above

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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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