What type of property is 54 French Avenue, B78 3PB?

54 French Avenue, B78 3PB is a semi-detached house.

When did 54 French Avenue, B78 3PB last change hands?

54 French Avenue, B78 3PB last sold for £230,000 in November 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £115,000 in February 2017. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 54 French Avenue, B78 3PB changed over time?

Across 3 sales between February 2017 and November 2022, 54 French Avenue, B78 3PB rose from £115,000 to £230,000, a change of £115,000. That works out to roughly +12.9% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 54 French Avenue, B78 3PB?

The current EPC rating for 54 French Avenue, B78 3PB is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2016 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 54 French Avenue, B78 3PB?

54 French Avenue, B78 3PB has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 54 French Avenue, B78 3PB heated?

The latest EPC at 54 French Avenue, B78 3PB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 54 French Avenue, B78 3PB?

54 French Avenue, B78 3PB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 54 French Avenue, B78 3PB located?

54 French Avenue, B78 3PB sits in Mile Oak, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Staffordshire.

Is 54 French Avenue, B78 3PB in a safe area?

Police records around 54 French Avenue, B78 3PB 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 54 French Avenue, B78 3PB?

The closest primary school to 54 French Avenue, B78 3PB is Longwood Primary School (142m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 54 French Avenue, B78 3PB?

The closest bus stop to 54 French Avenue, B78 3PB is Oak Drive, 150m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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54 French Avenue, Mile Oak, Tamworth, B78 3PB

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 54 French Avenue

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

54 French Avenue is a semi-detached house in Mile Oak, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 3PB). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2017–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£301/sq ft) was about 112.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2022 for £230,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Sept 2016

EPC improved fromE45toC70

Main Fuel

Solid FuelGas

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 54 French Avenue, Mile Oak, Tamworth, B78 3PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

54 French Avenue 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.

54 French Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2017.

Current estimate

£241,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.9% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£230,000

Growth on file: 12.9% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

1 November 2022Most recent
£230,000
28 July 2022
£230,000
+100.0%over 5 years
17 February 2017
£115,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 3PB: £189,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in B78 3PB

On the street

Versus other French Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 54 French Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,239

Street avg £2,190

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Bingley Avenue

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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

Oak Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Longwood Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 54 French Avenue, Mile Oak, Tamworth, B78 3PB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.