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10, Nursery Drive, Handsworth

B20 2SW

BIRMINGHAM

Current

C

73

Potential

B

83

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in BIRMINGHAM, B20 2SW. The property offers 186m² (2002 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. The property holds an EPC rating of C (73/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (83/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1182, comprising £795 for heating, £206 for hot water, and £181 for lighting. The property produces 5.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

How Does 10, Nursery Drive Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 73/100, this BIRMINGHAM property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1182 are approximately £618 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 186m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the B20 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property73
Average60
+22% better
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vs BIRMINGHAM

This property73
Average60
+22% better
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vs B20

This property73
Average56
+30% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 73/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £440/year more than the BIRMINGHAM 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(73 points)

Potential Rating

B(83 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 11 Dec 2015

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Property Information

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Full Address

10, Nursery Drive

Handsworth

B20 2SW

BIRMINGHAM

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2003-2006

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Floor Area

186.0

8.0 total rooms

8.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

73 / 100

Potential: 83

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CO₂ Emissions

5.2 tonnes/year

28 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

158 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

11 Dec 2015

ECO assessment

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About BIRMINGHAM

BIRMINGHAM is situated in Birmingham, West Midlands. Properties in BIRMINGHAM have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The B20 postcode district contains over 10300 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£795.0/yr

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Hot Water

£206.0/yr

Save £119/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

£181.0/yr

Save £90/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

No low energy lighting

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayB20 2RW

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Welford Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayB20 2BL

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

St Clare's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayB20 3RT

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

King Edward VI Handsworth School

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayB21 9AR

Last inspected: Feb 2014

Outstanding

King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayB20 2HL

Last inspected: May 2014

Outstanding

Grove School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayB21 9HB

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayB21 9ET

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Outstanding

Nishkam Primary School Birmingham

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayB21 9SN

Last inspected: Apr 2015

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: 308 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:308 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:123 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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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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