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Energy Performance Certificate

16 Oak Drive, Seisdon

WV5 7ET

WOLVERHAMPTON

Current

B

83

Potential

B

85

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in WOLVERHAMPTON, WV5 7ET. The property offers 191m² (2056 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of B (83/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. 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 throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £3176, comprising £2705 for heating, £253 for hot water, and £218 for lighting. The property produces 3.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2018 for £480,000.

How Does 16 Oak Drive Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 83/100, this WOLVERHAMPTON property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Energy costs of £3176 annually are £1376 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 191m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.8 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 WV5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property83
Average60
+38% better
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vs WOLVERHAMPTON

This property83
Average60
+38% better
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vs WV5

This property83
Average58
+43% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 83/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £2424/year more than the WOLVERHAMPTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(83 points)

Potential Rating

B(85 points)

Based on assessment dated 28 Sept 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

16 Oak Drive

Seisdon

WV5 7ET

WOLVERHAMPTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

191.0

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

83 / 100

Potential: 85

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CO₂ Emissions

3.8 tonnes/year

20 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

110 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

28 Sept 2023

marketed sale

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About WOLVERHAMPTON

WOLVERHAMPTON is situated in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. Properties in WOLVERHAMPTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £1953 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The WV5 postcode district contains over 4500 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£480,000

12 October 2018

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£2705.0/yr

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Hot Water

£253.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£218.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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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

All Saints' CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayWV5 7HR

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayWV5 8DZ

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Wombourne High School

Secondary
📍2.2 miles awayWV5 8BJ

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Westfield Primary School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayWV5 8BH

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayWV5 9DZ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Blakeley Heath Primary School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awayWV5 0JR

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

Claverley CofE Primary School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awayWV5 7DX

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Highfields School

Secondary
📍2.8 miles awayWV4 4NT

Last inspected: Oct 2021

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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.

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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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