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The Orchards, Elford Road, Comberford, Tamworth, B79 9BB

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
10
From EPC
Floor area
204 m²
2196 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 45
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About The Orchards

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

The Orchards is a detached house in Comberford, Tamworth, Tamworth (B79 9BB). It has a recorded floor area of 204 m² (around 2196 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The Orchards's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E45
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
11.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Aug 2010
EPC improved fromF34toE45
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Orchards, Elford Road, Comberford, Tamworth, B79 9BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Orchards has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 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 Orchards has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£658,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in B79 9BB: £400,000 (2024–2007).

On the street

Versus other Elford Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

The Orchards outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

45 (E)

Street avg 55 (D)

Below

Floor Area

204 m²

Street avg 189 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

11.0 t/year

Street avg 7.5 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

10 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Orchards

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£641k

1 Pimlico Cottage, Church Road, Elford

B79 9DA

3 bed1 bath
£627k

1 Holland Court, Main Road, Edingale

B79 9HY

£713k

1 Eddies Lane, Elford

B79 9BW

5 bed3 bath
£734k

1 Elizabeth Grove, Elford

B79 9AB

£577k

1 Portway Cottages, Portway Lane, Wigginton

B79 9LA

3 bed
£564k

1 Field Farm Drive, Edingale

B79 9LF

5 bed2 bath
£534k

1 Manor Close, Harlaston

B79 9LE

£512k

1 Blakeways Close, Edingale

B79 9LL

4 bed
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

0.6 km

Tollgate Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Lift Rawlett. 13 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about The Orchards, Elford Road, Comberford, Tamworth, B79 9BB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.