What type of property is 78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ?

78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ last change hands?

78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ last sold for £96,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 7 sales on record going back to £46,500 in December 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ changed over time?

Across 7 sales between December 1998 and February 2024, 78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ rose from £46,500 to £96,000, a change of £49,500. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ?

The current EPC rating for 78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ?

78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ heated?

The latest EPC at 78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ?

78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ 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 78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ located?

78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ sits in Tamworth. It falls within the B79 postcode district in Staffordshire.

How safe is the area around 78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ?

Police records around 78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ 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 78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ?

The closest primary school to 78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ is Dunstall Park Primary School (648m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Landau Forte Academy, QEMS (1.7km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ?

The closest bus stop to 78 Exeter Drive, B79 7YQ is Downing Drive, 46m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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78 Exeter Drive, Tamworth, B79 7YQ

7 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 78 Exeter Drive

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

78 Exeter Drive is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Tamworth (B79 7YQ). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. At 43 m² this is the 22nd smallest of 74 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–73 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £117,000 is 21.9% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£207/sq ft) was about 31.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £96,000.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Central heatingYes
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 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from May 2009

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78 Exeter Drive, Tamworth, B79 7YQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

78 Exeter Drive 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.

78 Exeter Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£117,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£96,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

29 February 2024Most recent
£96,000
+7.9%over 11 years
12 April 2012
£89,000
-12.7%over 4 years
14 March 2008
£102,000
+20.1%over 3 years
27 May 2004
£84,950
+32.7%over 1 year
31 October 2002
£64,000
+25.5%over 1 year
28 June 2001
£51,000
+9.7%over 2 years
16 December 1998
£46,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B79 7YQ: £187,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in B79 7YQ

On the street

Versus other Exeter Drive homes

Four headline reads against 41 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

78 Exeter Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,233

Street avg £2,262

On par

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 42 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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

0.0 km

Downing Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Dunstall Park Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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