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14 Bartestree Close

B98 0AZ

REDDITCH

Current

D

68

Potential

B

83

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in REDDITCH, B98 0AZ. The property offers 80m² (861 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (68/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (83/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 £1741, comprising £1345 for heating, £269 for hot water, and £127 for lighting. The property produces 3.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in December 2023 for £304,000, with 3 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 14 Bartestree Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 68/100, this REDDITCH property is around the national average for UK homes. At £1741 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 3.3 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 B98 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property68
Average60
+13% better
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vs REDDITCH

This property68
Average63
+8% better
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vs B98

This property68
Average61
+11% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 68/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £1071/year more than the REDDITCH average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(68 points)

Potential Rating

B(83 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Dec 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

14 Bartestree Close

B98 0AZ

REDDITCH

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

80.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

68 / 100

Potential: 83

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CO₂ Emissions

3.3 tonnes/year

42 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

236 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

7 Dec 2023

marketed sale

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About REDDITCH

REDDITCH is situated in Birmingham, West Midlands. Properties in REDDITCH have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). Heating costs are £675 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The B98 postcode district contains over 14400 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£304,000

8 December 2023

Type: Terraced

+£79,000(+35.1%)

vs previous sale

£225,000

23 August 2018

Type: Terraced

+£39,000(+21.0%)

vs previous sale

£186,000

20 March 2015

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 3 times since 2015. Value has increased by 63.4% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1345.0/yr

Save £204/yr

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Hot Water

£269.0/yr

Save £90/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£127.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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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

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

Matchborough First School Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayB98 0GD

Last inspected: Oct 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Arrow Vale High School

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayB98 0GF

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Outstanding

Tenacres First School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayB98 0PB

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Good

Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayB80 7DR

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Arrow Valley First School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayB98 0LH
?Not yet rated

Moons Moat First School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayB98 9HR

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Tudor Grange Academy Redditch

Secondary
📍1.3 miles awayB98 7UH

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

St Thomas More Catholic First School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayB98 7RY
?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

Moderate74 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

33 incidents (45%)

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Shoplifting

8 incidents (11%)

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Vehicle crime

7 incidents (9%)

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Criminal damage

6 incidents (8%)

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Theft

6 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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