What kind of home is 7 Croft Close, B79 9BU?

7 Croft Close, B79 9BU is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Croft Close, B79 9BU?

The current EPC rating for 7 Croft Close, B79 9BU is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in January 2020. It has dropped from a D recorded in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Croft Close, B79 9BU?

7 Croft Close, B79 9BU has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Croft Close, B79 9BU use?

The latest EPC at 7 Croft Close, B79 9BU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Croft Close, B79 9BU?

7 Croft Close, B79 9BU 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.

Which area is 7 Croft Close, B79 9BU in?

7 Croft Close, B79 9BU sits in Elford, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B79 postcode district in Staffordshire.

Is 7 Croft Close, B79 9BU in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Croft Close, B79 9BU 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 7 Croft Close, B79 9BU?

The closest primary school to 7 Croft Close, B79 9BU is The Howard Primary School (156m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 7 Croft Close, B79 9BU?

The closest bus stop to 7 Croft Close, B79 9BU is Church Road, 134m away. In total there are 7 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Croft Close, Elford, Tamworth, B79 9BU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 7 Croft Close

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

7 Croft Close is a semi-detached house in Elford, Tamworth, Tamworth (B79 9BU). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (January 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 103), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 84 m² it sits well below the postcode median (121 m² across 25 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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)

Jan 2020

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromD64toC76

Heating System

Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Jan 2020from May 2014

EPC improved fromC76toE42

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ENo mains gasLow flood risk

Because the property 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 7 Croft Close, Elford, Tamworth, B79 9BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Croft Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

7 Croft Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£226,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 9BU: £478,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in B79 9BU

On the street

Versus other Croft Close homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 7 Croft Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

42 (E)

Street avg 52 (E)

Below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

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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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1 Croft Close, Elford

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B79 9LJ

3 bed1 bath

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1 St Charles Cottages, Haunton

B79 9HN

£280k

1 Sill Green, Main Road, Wigginton

B79 9EY

2 bed1 bath

£322k

1 Burton Road, Elford

B79 9BN

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

0.1 km

Church Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Howard Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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