What type of property is 21 Aitken Close, B78 3LR?

21 Aitken Close, B78 3LR is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 21 Aitken Close, B78 3LR last change hands?

21 Aitken Close, B78 3LR last sold for £158,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Aitken Close, B78 3LR have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Aitken Close, B78 3LR is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Aitken Close, B78 3LR?

21 Aitken Close, B78 3LR has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 3LR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Aitken Close, B78 3LR heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Aitken Close, B78 3LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Aitken Close, B78 3LR?

21 Aitken Close, B78 3LR is in council tax band C.

Where is 21 Aitken Close, B78 3LR located?

21 Aitken Close, B78 3LR sits in Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Staffordshire.

Is 21 Aitken Close, B78 3LR in a safe area?

Police records around 21 Aitken Close, B78 3LR 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.

Which schools serve 21 Aitken Close, B78 3LR?

The closest primary school to 21 Aitken Close, B78 3LR is Millfield Primary School (1.1km), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form (2.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 21 Aitken Close, B78 3LR?

The closest bus stop to 21 Aitken Close, B78 3LR is Lakeview Avenue, 260m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Aitken Close, Tamworth, B78 3LR

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 21 Aitken Close

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

21 Aitken Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Tamworth (B78 3LR). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2015. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 sits 74.1% above the 2015 sale of £158,000. On the market in May 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
DrivewayYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 April 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Feb 2015

Low Energy Lighting

70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Aitken Close, Tamworth, B78 3LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Aitken Close 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.

21 Aitken Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£275,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£158,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 May 2015Most recent
£158,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 3LR: £261,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in B78 3LR

On the street

Versus other Aitken Close homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,394

Street avg £2,723

On par

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

146/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Lakeview Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Millfield Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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