What kind of home is 78a, Main Street, DE13 7AE?

78a, Main Street, DE13 7AE is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 78a, Main Street, DE13 7AE?

78a, Main Street, DE13 7AE last sold for £10,500 in April 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £61,500 in January 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 78a, Main Street, DE13 7AE appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between January 2006 and April 2017, 78a, Main Street, DE13 7AE fell from £61,500 to £10,500, a change of £51,000. That works out to roughly -14.5% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 78a, Main Street, DE13 7AE?

The current EPC rating for 78a, Main Street, DE13 7AE is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a G recorded in October 2008 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 78a, Main Street, DE13 7AE?

78a, Main Street, DE13 7AE has a recorded floor area of 15 m² (161 sq ft). That makes it about 83% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE13 7AE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 78a, Main Street, DE13 7AE use?

The latest EPC at 78a, Main Street, DE13 7AE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 78a, Main Street, DE13 7AE?

78a, Main Street, DE13 7AE 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.

Which area is 78a, Main Street, DE13 7AE in?

78a, Main Street, DE13 7AE sits in Alrewas, Burton-on-trent, Burton On Trent. It falls within the DE13 postcode district in Staffordshire.

Is 78a, Main Street, DE13 7AE in a safe area?

Police records around 78a, Main Street, DE13 7AE show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 73% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

How well connected is 78a, Main Street, DE13 7AE?

The closest bus stop to 78a, Main Street, DE13 7AE is George & Dragon PH, 158m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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78a, Main Street, Alrewas, Burton On Trent, DE13 7AE

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

15 m²

161 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 78a

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

78a is a semi-detached house in Alrewas, Burton-On-Trent, Burton On Trent (DE13 7AE). It has a recorded floor area of 15 m² (around 161 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 98), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2006–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at -14.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £134,000 sits 1176.2% above the 2017 sale of £10,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£65/sq ft) was about 54.7% below the postcode norm. At 15 m² it sits well below the postcode median (90 m² across 37 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in April 2017. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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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 4)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2012from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromG7toF30

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Jan 2023from Jan 2012

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2023from Jan 2023

EPC improved fromF38toD56

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached BungalowEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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 78a, Main Street, Alrewas, Burton On Trent, DE13 7AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

78a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

78a changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£134,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -14.5% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£10,500

Growth on file: -14.5% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

24 April 2017Most recent
£10,500
+2000.0%over 9 months
28 July 2016
£500
-99.2%over 3 years
16 May 2013
£63,000
+2.4%over 7 years
13 January 2006
£61,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE13 7AE: £350,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in DE13 7AE

On the street

Versus other Main Street homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 78a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£700

Street avg £2,442

Strongly below

Floor Area

15 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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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3 bed1 bath

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4 bed

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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 Burton On Trent district page.

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

George & Dragon PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

All Saints Church of England Primary and Nursery School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE13 7AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE13 7AE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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