What type of property is 9 Aitken Close, B78 3LR?

9 Aitken Close, B78 3LR is a 2-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 9 Aitken Close, B78 3LR last change hands?

9 Aitken Close, B78 3LR last sold for £225,000 in July 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £49,000 in February 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 9 Aitken Close, B78 3LR changed over time?

Across 4 sales between February 1995 and July 2021, 9 Aitken Close, B78 3LR rose from £49,000 to £225,000, a change of £176,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Aitken Close, B78 3LR have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Aitken Close, B78 3LR is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Aitken Close, B78 3LR?

9 Aitken Close, B78 3LR has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 3LR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Aitken Close, B78 3LR heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Aitken Close, B78 3LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Aitken Close, B78 3LR?

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

Where is 9 Aitken Close, B78 3LR located?

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

Is 9 Aitken Close, B78 3LR in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Aitken Close, B78 3LR 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 9 Aitken Close, B78 3LR?

The closest primary school to 9 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 transport links are near 9 Aitken Close, B78 3LR?

The closest bus stop to 9 Aitken Close, B78 3LR is Lakeview Avenue, 260m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Aitken Close, Tamworth, B78 3LR

4 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Aitken Close

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

9 Aitken Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Tamworth (B78 3LR). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1995–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £259,000 is 15.1% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£360/sq ft) was about 77.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 58 m² it's 24.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (77 m² median across 20 EPCs). Last sale on file: £225,000 in July 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from Jun 2010

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

62%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Aitken Close, Tamworth, B78 3LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

9 Aitken Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£259,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£225,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

11 July 2021Most recent
£225,000
+13.6%over 4 years
19 April 2017
£198,000
+308.2%over 21 years
8 December 1995
£48,500
-1.0%over 10 months
17 February 1995
£49,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 3LR: £261,000 (2024–2020).

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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.

On price per m², 9 Aitken Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,879

Street avg £2,543

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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

0.3 km

Lakeview Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Millfield Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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