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149a, Plymouth Road

B97 4NZ

REDDITCH

Current

C

77

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in REDDITCH, B97 4NZ. The property offers 225m² (2422 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. The property holds an EPC rating of C (77/100), 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 £1149, comprising £922 for heating, £94 for hot water, and £133 for lighting. The property produces 5.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2022 for £551,050, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 149a, Plymouth Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 77/100, this REDDITCH property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1149 are approximately £651 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 225m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the B97 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property77
Average60
+28% better
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vs REDDITCH

This property77
Average63
+22% better
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vs B97

This property77
Average62
+24% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 77/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £479/year more than the REDDITCH 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(77 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 Oct 2019

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Property Information

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Full Address

149a, Plymouth Road

B97 4NZ

REDDITCH

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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

225.0

8.0 total rooms

8.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

77 / 100

Potential: 82

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CO₂ Emissions

5.4 tonnes/year

24 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

136 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

17 Oct 2019

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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £252 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The B97 postcode district contains over 11700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£551,050

14 March 2022

Type: Detached

+£51,100(+10.2%)

vs previous sale

£499,950

7 February 2020

Type: Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 10.2% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£922.0/yr

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Hot Water

£94.0/yr

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Lighting

86.0% low energy

£133.0/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

Solid, 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 86% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Luke's CofE First School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayB97 4NU

Last inspected: Jan 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Holyoakes Field First School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB97 6HF
?Not yet rated

The Vaynor First School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB97 5BL

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Webheath Academy Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayB97 5RJ

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Batchley First and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayB97 6PD

Last inspected: Jun 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayB98 8HB

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

St George's CofE First School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayB98 8LU
?Not yet rated

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School

Primary
📍1 miles awayB97 5RR

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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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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