What type of property is 12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ?

12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ last change hands?

12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ last sold for £129,000 in June 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £100,000 in June 2009. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 2009 and June 2021, 12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ rose from £100,000 to £129,000, a change of £29,000. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ?

The current EPC rating for 12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ?

12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ?

12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ 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 12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ located?

12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ sits in Tamworth. It falls within the B79 postcode district in Staffordshire.

Is 12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (333% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ?

The closest primary school to 12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ is Moorgate Primary Academy (60m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Landau Forte Academy, QEMS (691m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ is Bus Garage, 256m away. The nearest rail option is Tamworth Rail Station, 773m away.

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12 Barbara Street, Tamworth, B79 7EJ

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Barbara Street

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

12 Barbara Street is a mid-terrace house in Tamworth (B79 7EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2009–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £171,000 is 32.6% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£162/sq ft) was about 35.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2021 for £129,000. 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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromE51toD60

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Barbara Street, Tamworth, B79 7EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Barbara Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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.

12 Barbara Street changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£171,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£129,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

7 June 2021Most recent
£129,000
+10.3%
6 April 2021
£117,000
+17.0%over 11 years
25 June 2009
£100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B79 7EJ: £165,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in B79 7EJ

On the street

Versus other Barbara Street homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 12 Barbara Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,743

Street avg £1,558

Above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 89 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

On par

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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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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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Bus Garage — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Moorgate Primary Academy. 26 schools nearby.

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FAQ

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