What type of property is 38 Drayton Lane, B78 3TZ?

38 Drayton Lane, B78 3TZ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 38 Drayton Lane, B78 3TZ?

38 Drayton Lane, B78 3TZ last sold for £405,750 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 38 Drayton Lane, B78 3TZ have?

The current EPC rating for 38 Drayton Lane, B78 3TZ is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 Drayton Lane, B78 3TZ?

38 Drayton Lane, B78 3TZ has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (1,346 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 3TZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 Drayton Lane, B78 3TZ heated?

The latest EPC at 38 Drayton Lane, B78 3TZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 38 Drayton Lane, B78 3TZ?

38 Drayton Lane, B78 3TZ is in council tax band D.

Where is 38 Drayton Lane, B78 3TZ located?

38 Drayton Lane, B78 3TZ sits in Drayton Bassett, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Staffordshire.

How safe is the area around 38 Drayton Lane, B78 3TZ?

Police records around 38 Drayton Lane, B78 3TZ 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 38 Drayton Lane, B78 3TZ?

The closest primary school to 38 Drayton Lane, B78 3TZ is Manor Primary Academy (209m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 38 Drayton Lane, B78 3TZ?

The closest bus stop to 38 Drayton Lane, B78 3TZ is St Peters Church, 221m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38 Drayton Lane, Drayton Bassett, Tamworth, B78 3TZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

125 m²

1345 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38 Drayton Lane

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

38 Drayton Lane is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Drayton Bassett, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 3TZ). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a loft. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £405,750. At 125 m² it's 23.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (102 m² median across 12 EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£302/sq ft) was about 43.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
LoftYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageIntegral

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Jan 2010

EPC improved fromD68toC77

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (35 kWp) installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Drayton Lane, Drayton Bassett, Tamworth, B78 3TZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Drayton Lane 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.

Latest sale on 38 Drayton Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£434,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£405,750

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 March 2025Most recent
£405,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 3TZ: £290,000 (2022–2020).

Nearby sales in B78 3TZ

On the street

Versus other Drayton Lane homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 38 Drayton Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,246

Street avg £2,724

Strongly above

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

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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 Chawton Way

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1 Bullocks End Cottages, Drayton Lane, Drayton Bassett

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1 Bitterscote Lane

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3 bed1 bath

£338k

1 Brook End, Fazeley

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3 bed1 bath

£269k

1 Buxton Avenue, Fazeley

B78 3RP

3 bed2 bath

£294k

1 Brewster Close, Fazeley

B78 3QT

2 bed1 bath

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

0.2 km

St Peters Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Manor Primary Academy. 5 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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