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12 Glendale Drive

B33 8RG

BIRMINGHAM

Current

C

69

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in BIRMINGHAM, B33 8RG. The property offers 76mยฒ (818 sq ft) of modest-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 (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 ยฃ1018, comprising ยฃ815 for heating, ยฃ120 for hot water, and ยฃ83 for lighting. The property produces 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 12 Glendale Drive Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this BIRMINGHAM property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ1018 are approximately ยฃ782 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 2.8 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 B33 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs BIRMINGHAM

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs B33

This property69
Average59
+17% better

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: ยฃ276/year more than the BIRMINGHAM average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 16 Dec 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

12 Glendale Drive

B33 8RG

BIRMINGHAM

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

76.0 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

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Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 86

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.8 tonnes/year

37 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

210 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

16 Dec 2024

rental

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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). The B33 postcode district contains over 11400 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

ยฃ815.0/yr

Save ยฃ186/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ120.0/yr

Save ยฃ42/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ83.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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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
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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

The Oval School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขB33 8JG

Last inspected: Jun 2019

โœ“Good

Audley Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขB33 9HY

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขB33 8BL

Last inspected: Jan 2022

โœ“Good

Stechford Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขB33 8SJ

Last inspected: Jul 2018

โœ“Good

Lea Forest Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขB33 9RD

Last inspected: Dec 2022

โญOutstanding

Blakesley Hall Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขB33 8TH

Last inspected: Jul 2018

โœ“Good

St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขB8 2PS

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

Colebourne Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขB34 6BJ

Last inspected: May 2019

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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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 Crime431 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

191 incidents (44%)

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Criminal damage

46 incidents (11%)

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Vehicle crime

44 incidents (10%)

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Shoplifting

28 incidents (6%)

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Public order

25 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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