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11, Darnford Close

B28 0YJ

BIRMINGHAM

Current

C

73

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in BIRMINGHAM, B28 0YJ. The property offers 136m² (1464 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 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 (82/100). 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 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 £895, comprising £654 for heating, £126 for hot water, and £115 for lighting. The property produces 4.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in January 2020 for £400,000.

How Does 11, Darnford Close 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 £895 are approximately £905 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 136m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 4.1 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 B28 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 B28

This property73
Average55
+33% 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: £153/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(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 31 Jul 2019

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Property Information

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Full Address

11, Darnford Close

B28 0YJ

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

136.0

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

73 / 100

Potential: 82

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CO₂ Emissions

4.1 tonnes/year

30 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

169 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

31 Jul 2019

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. The B28 postcode district contains over 8700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£400,000

15 January 2020

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£654.0/yr

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Hot Water

£126.0/yr

Save £49/yr

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Lighting

73.0% low energy

£115.0/yr

Save £25/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, insulated (assumed)

NO DATA!
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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 73% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayB28 9JJ

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Chilcote Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayB28 0PB

Last inspected: Mar 2014

Outstanding

Robin Hood Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayB28 9PP

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Haslucks Green School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayB90 2EJ

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Streetsbrook Infant and Early Years Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayB90 3LB

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayB90 2BT

Last inspected: Nov 2017

Outstanding

Hall Green Junior School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayB28 9AJ

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Hall Green Infant School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayB28 0AR

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

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 Crime248 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

75 incidents (30%)

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Shoplifting

55 incidents (22%)

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Vehicle crime

36 incidents (15%)

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Criminal damage

19 incidents (8%)

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Anti-social behaviour

11 incidents (4%)

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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