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102 Fordbridge Road

B37 6LN

BIRMINGHAM

Current

C

73

Potential

B

88

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in BIRMINGHAM, B37 6LN. The property offers 81m² (872 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. 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 (88/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £619, comprising £453 for heating, £94 for hot water, and £72 for lighting. The property produces 2.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2023 for £175,000.

How Does 102 Fordbridge Road 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 £619 are approximately £1181 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 2.7 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 B37 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 B37

This property73
Average63
+16% 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: £123/year less 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(88 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Nov 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

102 Fordbridge Road

B37 6LN

BIRMINGHAM

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

81.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

73 / 100

Potential: 88

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CO₂ Emissions

2.7 tonnes/year

33 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

186 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

7 Nov 2022

marketed sale

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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. Heating costs are £289 below the BIRMINGHAM average, offering good value. The B37 postcode district contains over 12600 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the BIRMINGHAM area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£175,000

31 March 2023

Type: Terraced

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£453.0/yr

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Hot Water

£94.0/yr

Save £27/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£72.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation

Poor
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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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 School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayB37 6LW

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Kingshurst Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayB37 6BN

Last inspected: May 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayB37 6NU

Last inspected: Jan 2023

?Special Measures

Smith's Wood Academy

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayB36 0UE

Last inspected: Mar 2023

?Special Measures

John Henry Newman Catholic College

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayB37 5GA

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayB36 0QE
?Not yet rated

WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayB37 5FD

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Fordbridge Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB37 5BU
?Not yet rated

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

Higher Crime351 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

126 incidents (36%)

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Criminal damage

62 incidents (18%)

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Vehicle crime

44 incidents (13%)

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Shoplifting

24 incidents (7%)

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Public order

22 incidents (6%)

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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