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18 Gainsborough Drive, Mile Oak, Tamworth, B78 3PJ

Notable views2 planning records

Estimated value

£782,000

  • Since the 2024 sale (£800,000)-2%
  • Against B78 3PJ's recent median (£410,000)+91%

Newest record on this page: June 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
214 m²
2303 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£782,000

  • Against its 2024 sale (£800,000)-2%
  • Against B78 3PJ's recent median (£410,000)+91%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 18 Gainsborough Drive is modelled from its 214 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in B78 3PJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    214 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2021

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2024

  • Recent sales in B78 3PJ

    5 sales, median £410,000 (2024–2020)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: June 2024Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 18 Gainsborough Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 June 2024Most recent

    £800,000

    +404.7%over 23 years

  2. 25 June 2000

    £158,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 3PJ: £410,000 (2024–2020).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 18 Gainsborough Drive, Mile Oak, Tamworth, B78 3PJ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 18 Gainsborough Drive

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

18 Gainsborough Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Mile Oak, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 3PJ). It has a recorded floor area of 214 m² (around 2303 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views.

At 214 m² the property is well over the postcode median (107 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£347/sq ft) was about 73.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £800,000 in June 2024.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageDouble
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Underfloor heatingYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jan 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 January 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from Dec 2009
EPC improved fromD66toC75
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
45%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Gainsborough Drive, Mile Oak, Tamworth, B78 3PJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 18 Gainsborough Drive, Mile Oak, Tamworth, B78 3PJ

2decisions2extensions6documents3nearby
  1. Jun 2004
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    First floor side bedroom and en suite extension over existing garage with single storey rear dining room, kitchen and study extension

    Reference
    04/00226/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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On the street

Versus other Gainsborough Drive homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 18 Gainsborough Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,738

Street avg £2,912

Strongly above

Floor Area

214 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly below
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

Gainsborough Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Longwood Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Longwood Primary SchoolPrimary756m
  • Manor Primary AcademyPrimary2.3km
  • Dunstall Park Primary SchoolPrimary2.3km
  • Millfield Primary SchoolPrimary2.4km

Nearest stops

  • Gainsborough DriveBus stop310m
  • George AvenueBus stop356m
  • French AvenueBus stop673m
  • Oak DriveBus stop825m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences810 reports33%
  • Anti-social Behaviour410 reports16%
  • Shoplifting352 reports14%
  • Vehicle Crime213 reports9%

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 18 Gainsborough Drive is modelled from its 214 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in B78 3PJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 18 Gainsborough Drive. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 18 Gainsborough Drive was lodged in January 2021 at band C and is valid until January 2031. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 18 Gainsborough Drive. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 17 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 4 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from B78 3PJ, not by walking route.
Council tax band
18 Gainsborough Drive is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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