What kind of home is 42 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ?

42 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 42 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ last change hands?

42 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ last sold for £108,000 in May 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £42,500 in November 1997, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 42 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1997 and May 2011, 42 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ rose from £42,500 to £108,000, a change of £65,500. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 42 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ?

The current EPC rating for 42 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ?

42 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B79 7EJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ use?

The latest EPC at 42 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 42 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ?

42 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.

Which area is 42 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ in?

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

Is 42 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ in a safe area?

Police records around 42 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.

What schools are near 42 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ?

The closest primary school to 42 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 transport links are near 42 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ?

The closest bus stop to 42 Barbara Street, B79 7EJ is Bus Garage, 256m away. The nearest rail option is Tamworth Rail Station, 773m away.

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42 Barbara Street, Tamworth, B79 7EJ

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 42 Barbara Street

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

42 Barbara Street is an end-of-terrace house in Tamworth (B79 7EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Held since May 2011 — that's 15 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £175,000 sits 62% above the 2011 sale of £108,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£152/sq ft) was about 21.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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 3)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromF28toD58

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Very PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Barbara Street, Tamworth, B79 7EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£108,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

25 May 2011Most recent
£108,000
+154.1%over 13 years
14 November 1997
£42,500

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.

42 Barbara Street is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,636

Street avg £1,563

On par

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly below

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

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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.

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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

Common questions

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