What kind of home is 31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR?

31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR last change hands?

31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR last sold for £95,000 in August 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £115,000 in August 2011, so prices have been falling over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2011 and August 2016, 31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR fell from £115,000 to £95,000, a change of £20,000. That works out to roughly -3.8% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR?

The current EPC rating for 31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2009 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR?

31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B79 7LR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR use?

The latest EPC at 31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR?

31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR 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 31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR in?

31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR sits in Tamworth. It falls within the B79 postcode district in Staffordshire.

What is crime like near 31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR?

Police records around 31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR 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 31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR?

The closest primary school to 31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR is Moorgate Primary Academy (417m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form (904m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR?

The closest bus stop to 31b, Flat 1, Market Street, B79 7LR is Corporation St, 119m away. The nearest rail option is Tamworth Rail Station, 764m away.

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31b, Flat 1, Market Street, Tamworth, B79 7LR

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 31b

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

31b is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Tamworth (B79 7LR). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good.

At 80 m² the property is well over the postcode median (62 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 10 years since the last transfer (August 2016). Across 2011–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at -3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £134,000 is 41.1% above the 2016 sale price.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Heating systemElectric
RefurbishedYes

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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 3)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2011from Oct 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

100%14%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2023from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromE52toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31b, Flat 1, Market Street, Tamworth, B79 7LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31b 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.

Current estimate

£134,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.8% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£95,000

Growth on file: -3.8% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

14 August 2016Most recent
£95,000
-17.4%over 4 years
30 August 2011
£115,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in B79 7LR: £60,500 (2001–1998).

Nearby sales in B79 7LR

On the street

Versus other Market Street homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 31b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Corporation St — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Moorgate Primary Academy. 29 schools nearby.

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Common questions

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