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1 The Square, Elford, Tamworth, B79 9DB

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 45
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 The Square

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

1 The Square is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Elford, Tamworth, Tamworth (B79 9DB). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Today's modelled estimate of £352,000 sits 60% above the 2015 sale of £219,950. At 89 m² it sits well below the postcode median (156 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a conservatory and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in July 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E45
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromF26toE41
Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

May 2023from Jun 2014
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%93%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) wallsLow flood risk

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Square, Elford, Tamworth, B79 9DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

2 applications on record at 1 The Square, Elford, Tamworth, B79 9DB

2decisions1extensions24documents2nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Jul 2018
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Various works to spruce tree, conifers and shrubs in front garden

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    18/00988/TRCA
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConservatoryDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 24 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£352,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£219,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 July 2015Most recent

    £219,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in B79 9DB: £550,000 (2024–2016).

On the street

Versus other The Square homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 The Square runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,471

Street avg £3,350

Strongly below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 154 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 8.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 The Square

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
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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

0.1 km

Church Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The Howard Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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FAQ

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