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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

16 Kedleston Court, 50 Scribers Lane

B28 0NZ

BIRMINGHAM

Current

E

41

Potential

C

75

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

C

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£2,759

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,103

potential per year

This property costs approximately £959 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £1,656 annually.

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C — saving up to £1,656/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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EA
26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£11,500
Payback
~6 yrs
Current Costs
£2,759/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Quickest payback of any upgrade — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £1656/yrPayback: ~2 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
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About This E-Rated Property

This flat is located in BIRMINGHAM, B28 0NZ. The property offers 60m² (646 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property has an EPC rating of E (41/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (75/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The flat roof has poor insulation. Flat roof insulation is more complex but essential for preventing heat loss and condensation issues, typically costing £1,000-£3,000 depending on access and method. 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 £2759, comprising £2289 for heating, £422 for hot water, and £48 for lighting. The property produces 2.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(41 points)

Achievable Rating

C(75 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 4 Aug 2025

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good

🏗️ Roof

Flat, no insulation

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Poor

📦 Floor

(another dwelling below)

🔥 Heating

Electric storage heaters

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Good lighting efficiency

Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

16 Kedleston Court

50 Scribers Lane

B28 0NZ

BIRMINGHAM

🏠

Property Type

Flat

Not Recorded

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

60.0

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.0 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

360 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in BIRMINGHAM

BIRMINGHAM has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Electric storage heaters

£2289 /yr

Save £1656/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£422 /yr

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£48 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Chilcote Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayB28 0PB

Last inspected: Mar 2014

Outstanding

Haslucks Green School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayB90 2EJ

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayB28 9JJ

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Robin Hood Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB28 9PP

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Yardley Wood Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB14 4ER

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayB13 0EU

Last inspected: Sept 2014

Outstanding

Burman Infant School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayB90 2JW

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayB14 4HN
?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
⬆️

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 Crime266 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

84 incidents (32%)

🛒

Shoplifting

53 incidents (20%)

🚗

Vehicle crime

39 incidents (15%)

🔥

Criminal damage

23 incidents (9%)

👜

Theft

11 incidents (4%)

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.

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

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