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Energy Performance Certificate

11 Rushbrook Close, Clayhanger

WS8 7SZ

WALSALL

Current

C

75

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in WALSALL, WS8 7SZ. The property offers 145m² (1561 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (75/100), 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 property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £1410, comprising £1122 for heating, £184 for hot water, and £104 for lighting. The property produces 3.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 11 Rushbrook Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 75/100, this WALSALL property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1410 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 145m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.8 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 WS8 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property75
Average60
+25% better
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vs WALSALL

This property75
Average61
+23% better
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vs WS8

This property75
Average62
+21% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 75/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £691/year more than the WALSALL 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(75 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 Oct 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

11 Rushbrook Close

Clayhanger

WS8 7SZ

WALSALL

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

145.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

75 / 100

Potential: 82

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CO₂ Emissions

3.8 tonnes/year

26 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

143 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

17 Oct 2025

marketed sale

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About WALSALL

WALSALL is situated in Walsall, West Midlands. Properties in WALSALL have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £403 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The WS8 postcode district contains over 4900 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

£1122.0/yr

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Hot Water

£184.0/yr

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Lighting

87.0% low energy

£104.0/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

Poor
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Floor

Solid, limited 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

Below average lighting efficiency

Average

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayWS8 7EG

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

St James Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayWS8 6AE

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Millfield Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayWS8 6BN

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayWS8 6HX
?Not yet rated

Walsall Wood School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayWS8 7BP

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Shire Oak Academy

Secondary
📍1 miles awayWS9 9PA

Last inspected: Apr 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Watling Street Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayWS8 7LW

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Brownhills Ormiston Academy

Secondary
📍1 miles awayWS8 7QG
?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

Above Average146 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

48 incidents (33%)

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Criminal damage

16 incidents (11%)

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Burglary

14 incidents (10%)

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Vehicle crime

14 incidents (10%)

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Shoplifting

11 incidents (8%)

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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