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8 Laurel Avenue, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1LT

UPRN:100070128039Semi-Detached Bungalow3 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: D (59)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:30:45.833313+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T15:03:25.486602+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
8 Laurel Avenue, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1LT

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£274,000
£261k - £288kHigh
Estimate
£274k
Range
£261k – £288k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,450
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,450
Yield
6.35%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Laurel Avenue earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 66/100. Investment score 58/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (38/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

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HP Score
66/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
58/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
28/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
38/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 18Bike 26
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£274,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,450
Gross Yield6.35%
1y Growth-6.9%
3y Growth+1.4%
5y Growth+0.8%
10y Growth+4.6%
Last Sold Price£190,000 (2017-04-28)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0B78 1LT
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/0829/HH
    Part two storey front and first floor side extension with pitched roof over existing single storey rear projection
    Pending
  • 2026/0805/FUL
    Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to HMO (Use Class C4)
    Pending
  • 2026/0659/FUL
    Two storey front and rear extensions and single storey rear extension to existing coach house. Juliet balcony to rear, PV panels to roof, EV charger to side with Air Source Heat Pump, internal reconfigurations, external alterations and 3 Metre high fencing
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership75.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-04-28
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
15 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,067
Population Density570 /km²
Owner Occupied67%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 62%65+ 18%
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Schools Nearby

  • The Polesworth School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Birchwood Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Dordon Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Good
  • The Nethersole CofE Academy
    0.7 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

2 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 36 Laurel Avenue
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  • 10 Laurel Avenue
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    £165k
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  • 50 Laurel Avenue
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    £283k
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  • 38 Laurel Avenue
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    £242k
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