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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

16, Hurstcroft Road

B33 9RE

BIRMINGHAM

Current

G

19

Potential

F

28

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,359

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,142

potential per year

⚖️ Landlord Legal Compliance — Action Required

This G-rated property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without a valid registered exemption. Fines of up to £30,000 apply. Immediate improvements are required to reach at least an E rating.

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£7,500

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a F rating — saving up to £217 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
~11 yrs
Current Costs
£1,359/yr
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Cavity Wall Insulation

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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This terraced house is located in BIRMINGHAM, B33 9RE. The property offers 60.76m² (654 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated G (19/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a F rating (28/100). 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 £1359, comprising £763 for heating, £561 for hot water, and £35 for lighting. The property produces 4.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. IMPORTANT FOR LANDLORDS: With an EPC rating of G, this property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without registering a valid exemption. Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to £30,000. Immediate improvements are required to bring the property to at least an E rating.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(19 points)

Achievable Rating

F(28 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 10 Sept 2010

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

90.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

16, Hurstcroft Road

B33 9RE

BIRMINGHAM

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

60.76

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.9 tonnes/year

80 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

532 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in BIRMINGHAM

BIRMINGHAM properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (B33) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

£763 /yr

Save £217/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£561 /yr

💡 Lighting

90.0% low energy

£35 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Lea Forest Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayB33 9RD

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Outstanding

Audley Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayB33 9HY

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Gossey Lane Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayB33 0DS

Last inspected: Jan 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

The Oval School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayB33 8JG

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Tile Cross Academy

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayB33 9UF

Last inspected: Oct 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB33 0XD

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB33 0XG

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayB33 0AU
?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
⬇️

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 Crime429 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 (45%)

🚗

Vehicle crime

41 incidents (10%)

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Criminal damage

36 incidents (8%)

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Shoplifting

35 incidents (8%)

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Public order

30 incidents (7%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.