At a Glance
This terraced house is located in BIRMINGHAM, B29 6EJ. The property offers 118m² (1270 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. 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 £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. 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 £1539, comprising £1153 for heating, £313 for hot water, and £73 for lighting. The property produces 3.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this BIRMINGHAM property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1539 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. The 118m² floor area is above the UK average of 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 B29 postcode district.
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 40% nationally
Energy Costs: £797/year more than the BIRMINGHAM average
Current Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 13 Aug 2025
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Full Address
117 Heeley Road
B29 6EJ
BIRMINGHAM
Property Type
House
Mid-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Floor Area
118.0 m²
7.0 total rooms
7.0 heated
Tenure
Rented (social)
Efficiency Score
69 / 100
Potential: 77
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 tonnes/year
32 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
178 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
13 Aug 2025
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BIRMINGHAM is situated in Birmingham, West Midlands. Properties in BIRMINGHAM have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). Heating costs are £411 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The B29 postcode district contains over 14300 registered properties.
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Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£1153.0/yr
Save £203/yr
Hot Water
£313.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£73.0/yr
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas (not community)
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
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Average download speed: 493 Mbps
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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The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels
violent crime
150 incidents (33%)
Shoplifting
83 incidents (18%)
Vehicle crime
53 incidents (12%)
Burglary
35 incidents (8%)
Public order
28 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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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.