What type of property is 26 Edward Street, B79 7QU?

26 Edward Street, B79 7QU is a semi-detached house.

When did 26 Edward Street, B79 7QU last change hands?

26 Edward Street, B79 7QU last sold for £150,000 in December 2021, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £92,000 in October 2009, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 26 Edward Street, B79 7QU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2009 and December 2021, 26 Edward Street, B79 7QU rose from £92,000 to £150,000, a change of £58,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 26 Edward Street, B79 7QU?

The current EPC rating for 26 Edward Street, B79 7QU is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Edward Street, B79 7QU?

26 Edward Street, B79 7QU has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B79 7QU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Edward Street, B79 7QU heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Edward Street, B79 7QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26 Edward Street, B79 7QU?

26 Edward Street, B79 7QU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 26 Edward Street, B79 7QU located?

26 Edward Street, B79 7QU sits in Tamworth. It falls within the B79 postcode district in Staffordshire.

Is 26 Edward Street, B79 7QU in a safe area?

Police records around 26 Edward Street, B79 7QU 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 26 Edward Street, B79 7QU?

The closest primary school to 26 Edward Street, B79 7QU is Moorgate Primary Academy (313m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Landau Forte Academy, QEMS (909m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 26 Edward Street, B79 7QU?

The closest bus stop to 26 Edward Street, B79 7QU is Fire Station, 186m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Edward Street, Tamworth, B79 7QU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 26 Edward Street

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

26 Edward Street is a semi-detached house in Tamworth (B79 7QU). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2009–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £195,000 is 30% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£194/sq ft) was about 27.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2021 at £150,000. 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)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromF38toD60

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%40%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Edward Street, Tamworth, B79 7QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Edward 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£195,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£150,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

22 December 2021Most recent
£150,000
+63.0%over 12 years
15 October 2009
£92,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B79 7QU: £175,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in B79 7QU

On the street

Versus other Edward Street homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 26 Edward Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,083

Street avg £1,848

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.3 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.

Full Tamworth report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Fire Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Moorgate Primary Academy. 24 schools nearby.

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