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10 Elmcroft Gardens

WV10 8AF

WOLVERHAMPTON

Current

C

69

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in WOLVERHAMPTON, WV10 8AF. The property offers 92m² (990 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1122, comprising £849 for heating, £181 for hot water, and £92 for lighting. The property produces 3.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 10 Elmcroft Gardens Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this WOLVERHAMPTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1122 are approximately £678 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 92m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 3.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the WV10 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs WOLVERHAMPTON

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs WV10

This property69
Average61
+13% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £370/year more than the WOLVERHAMPTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 16 Mar 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

10 Elmcroft Gardens

WV10 8AF

WOLVERHAMPTON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

92.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (social)

Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 86

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CO₂ Emissions

3.3 tonnes/year

36 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

207 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

16 Mar 2025

Stock condition survey

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About WOLVERHAMPTON

WOLVERHAMPTON is situated in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. Properties in WOLVERHAMPTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). The WV10 postcode district contains over 18100 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the WOLVERHAMPTON area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£849.0/yr

Save £203/yr

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Hot Water

£181.0/yr

Save £80/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£92.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

System built, with external insulation

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 400+ mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayWV10 6NW

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Elston Hall Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayWV10 6NN
?Not yet rated

Northwood Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayWV10 8DS

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Bushbury Hill Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayWV10 8BY

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Ormiston NEW Academy

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayWV10 6SE

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Moreton School

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayWV10 8BY

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Rakegate Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayWV10 6US

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Whitgreave Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayWV10 9JP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Outstanding

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Above Average142 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

66 incidents (46%)

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Shoplifting

26 incidents (18%)

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Weapons

8 incidents (6%)

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Vehicle crime

8 incidents (6%)

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Criminal damage

7 incidents (5%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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