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Below Average Efficiency โ€” Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

11, Ashfield Road

B14 7AS

BIRMINGHAM

Current

E

53

Potential

D

60

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Regulation Change โ€” Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

D

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ2,088

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ1,986

potential per year

This property costs approximately ยฃ288 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to ยฃ102 annually.

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach D โ€” saving up to ยฃ102/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
Eโ†’A
+ยฃ26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ34,500
Payback
~17 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ2,088/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Quickest payback of any upgrade โ€” top up to 270mm.

Save ยฃ200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
ยฃ1,000
Cost
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Save ยฃ1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
ยฃ11,000
Cost
3
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save ยฃ400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
ยฃ12,000
Cost
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with ยฃ7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save ยฃ300/yrPayback: ~12 years+10 EPC points
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ยฃ3,500
ยฃ11,000
Cost
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save ยฃ150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
ยฃ7,000
Cost

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About This E-Rated Property

This semi-detached house is located in BIRMINGHAM, B14 7AS. The property offers 196mยฒ (2110 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (53/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (60/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The flat roof has poor insulation. Flat roof insulation is more complex but essential for preventing heat loss and condensation issues, typically costing ยฃ1,000-ยฃ3,000 depending on access and method. 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 ยฃ2088, comprising ยฃ1835 for heating, ยฃ105 for hot water, and ยฃ148 for lighting. The property produces 11.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in December 2015 for ยฃ368,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
D55-68
Potential
E39-54
Current
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

E(53 points)

Achievable Rating

D(60 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 4 Mar 2014

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Flat, limited insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Partial double glazing

Poor

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Good

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

24.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 24% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

11, Ashfield Road

B14 7AS

BIRMINGHAM

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

196.0 mยฒ

7.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

11.0 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

253 kWh/mยฒ/year

E-Rated Properties in BIRMINGHAM

BIRMINGHAM has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement โ€” particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ1835 /yr

Save ยฃ38/yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ105 /yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

24.0% low energy

ยฃ148 /yr

Save ยฃ64/yr

๐Ÿ’ท Sales History

Improving from E to C typically adds 3โ€“5% per band to property value.

ยฃ368,000

S

Dec 2015

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Kings Heath Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.1 miles awayโ€ขB14 7AJ

Last inspected: Apr 2023

โœ“Good

Queensbridge School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขB13 8QB

Last inspected: Oct 2023

โœ“Good

King David Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขB13 8EY

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

Moseley Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขB13 9EH

Last inspected: Dec 2013

โญOutstanding

Bishop Challoner Catholic College

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขB14 7EG

Last inspected: Oct 2021

โœ“Good

St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขB14 7LP

Last inspected: Jan 2019

โœ“Good

St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขB13 9DN

Last inspected: Sept 2021

โœ“Good

Wheelers Lane Technology College

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขB13 0SF

Last inspected: Sept 2014

โญ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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก 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 Crime347 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
๐Ÿ“Š

violent crime

140 incidents (40%)

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Vehicle crime

36 incidents (10%)

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Shoplifting

34 incidents (10%)

๐Ÿ”ฅ

Criminal damage

32 incidents (9%)

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Public order

20 incidents (6%)

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

About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

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

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.